So I got lemon grass - now what do I do?
The lemon grass plant is now away from the dogs, the dogs who would mistaken it for a nice potted grass bush that they would munch on, realise that they don’t like it and then throw up. Much, I’m sure, to the dislike of the actual plant itself who probably felt like a victim of the situation.
So the plant is safely out the back and now it is thriving, so much so that I’ve had to start thinking about what to do with it.
Oh sure it goes well with chicken! But what if you don’t eat chicken? What if you don’t eat meat of any kind?
Is this a useless herb to have for a vegetarian?
I hope not! Because the plants looking really healthy and I have to prune it back soon and would love to be able to use it for something, anything!
Suggestions are welcomed.
If you do happen to be a meat eater this stuff is great from seasoning and the plant as long as it isn’t constantly grazed upon by your local idiot dogs is a very easy to grow plant, quite containable. It grows upwards rather than out and can sit in the corner in a tall pot with very little trouble at all.
Oh and it smells fantastic!
March 18th, 2008 at 10:39 am
I am a vegetarian and use lemongrass often. One of my favourite things to do with it is crush / chop lots of it and combine it with lots of fresh chopped ginger, garlic, chinese cooking wine, salt, water and even some coriander root if you have some to make a beautiful clear soup stock. Let it simmer for about 1/2 hr and then I usually throw in some tufu puffs, snow peas, bok choy and any other green vegetables i have laying around. Let these cook ever so briefly, and you have a lovely fresh healthy asian soup.
March 18th, 2008 at 6:55 pm
Mr Kano - that sounds like an awesome recipe! Thank you for sharing it and I’ll be trying it soon.