LEMON GRASS Definition & Meaning

lemon grass

noun

any of several lemon-scented grasses of the genus Cymbopogon, especially C. citratus, of tropical regions, yielding lemon-grass oil.

lemon grass

noun

a perennial grass, Cymbopogon citratus, with a large flower spike: used in cooking and grown in tropical regions as the source of an aromatic oil ( lemon grass oil )

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of lemon grass¹

First recorded in 1830–40

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There was way more lemon grass flavor on the tofu sandwich.

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And feel free to swap out the aromatics inside the cavity, using other herbs, sliced garlic, onion, ginger, chilies or lemon grass.

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Adding turmeric and lemon grass layers in more complexity.

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Bruising the lemon grass releases its flavor and fragrance.

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The purple clams were notably chewy — possibly overcooked — but their saffron-colored broth, which comes courtesy of Yodelin in Leavenworth, tasted gingery, garlicky and sublimely savory, with citrus and chili and lemon grass.

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lemon geranium lemon-grass oil

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