Can you eat lemon tree leaves?

Answer 1

Yes, but only if you know the leaves haven't been sprayed with pesticides. Typically they are used to wrap around food, for example, prawns or meatballs to infuse their flavour. They are milder than a lemon, about 5 large, fresh and finely chopped leaves equals to about a teaspoon of lemon zest.

Answer 2

No you can not. some people have felt very unwell from eating it whole or chopped up.

You shouldn't actually eat any part of the lemongrass plant.

The white bulb part is used in cooking: trim it and bruise it by hitting it with something heavy enough to squash it a little without breaking it up. Add the bulb or bulbs to the oil when you are frying the spices or aromatic vegetables (onion, garlic, chilli, and so on) for a dish; remove and discard when the dish is finished.

You can also put the leaves in whole, cut into appropriate lengths, and again remove when cooking's finished.

Soaked for a few moments the leaves are great for tying up other ingredients that'll later be discarded, such as a bouquet garni. I also use the long leaves to tie back plants in my garden.

The leaves can be chopped, slightly crushed, and infused by pouring boiling water over them and leaving to steep for a few minutes. This makes a refreshing tea: add a some sugar or a slice of lemon or lime, but no milk. It's also good iced, and kept in a small bottle in the fridge is great for splashing on to cool down on a hot day. You can also keep it refrigerated in a small spray bottle for the same purpose.

Lemongrass grows easily in pots, and in gardens where the temperature doesn't fall too low; it looks attractive and if allowed to grow high forms an impressive fountain-shape which doesn't drop leaves or become untidy. It's ideal for growing around Swimming Pools, or as a screening plant, and can be kept trimmed and used as a hedge. Untrimmed, it constantly moves in the breeze, which adds to its pleasant appearance.

Answer 3

Yes, lemon grass gives zest to many dishes without overpowering the dish. It is highly recommended for sea food and is used in Oriental dishes.

Answer 4

Lemon grass is very tough and fiborous so it wouldn't be edible raw. You have to chop it up to cook with it and use it like an herb.

Answer 5

yes