History
Lemongrass is a perennial grass that grows in clumps. There are about 55 species, most of which are native to South and South-East Asia. In India, it is cultivated as a medical herb and for perfumes, but not used in cooking; in Sri Lanka and throughout South-East Asia it is an important culinary herb.

While the stalk itself is too hard to eat, the soft inner part adds a tangy citron flavour to curries and stir-fries. The new leaves can be chopped and used to flavour dishes, or infused as a tea.

Aroma
Fresh Lemon Grass has a delicate, floral rose like fragrance mixed with a fresh and grassy aroma.

Flavour
Lemon Grass has a refreshing lemon-lime taste with a tinge of mint and ginger.

Health Benefits
Traditionally, Lemon Grass is used to improve blood circulation and ease muscle pain. It is also used in teas to cure loss of appetite and reduce fever. Lemon Grass is also considered to be a great cleanser as it can detoxify the digestive tract, bladder, kidney, pancreas and the liver. Additionally, this wonder herb can reduce toxins, excess fats, cholesterol while also stimulating lactation and digestion.

Cooking & Food Pairing
Fresh, fragrant and flavoursome, Lemon Grass adds body and a touch of the exotic to meals without overpowering or dominating the flavour profile of a dish. It pairs well with garlic, galangal, shallots, turmeric, ginger, chicken, pork, fish and chilli peppers. Lemon Grass is predominantly used in Thai, Indonesian, Vietnamese and Malaysian soups, curries, stews laksas, rendangs and condiments. Additionally it can be added to many Asian desserts that have rice flour, palm sugar and coconut milk.

Gourmet Garden Lemon Grass
Gourmet Garden Lemon Grass has taken the hassle out of preparing Lemon Grass. It can seem like a cooking chore but our handy tubes keep it fresh and tasty for months. Now lemon grass can feature more predominantly in your everyday cooking. Additionally, our lemon gress is now organically grown without the use of artificial pesticides, herbicides or fertilisers. Gourmet Garden Lemon Grass is also great value with the equivalent of 6 stalks of fresh lemon grass in each tube.

Find Gourmet Garden Lemon Grass in the fresh produce section of your supermarket.