There are a few ways to store and keep lemongrass fresh. One way is to place the stalks in a vase with an inch or so of water, as you would a bouquet of flowers. You can keep the stalks in a tightly sealed bag or container in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. Lemongrass also freezes well, something you might consider for longer-term storage. It should keep up to 6 months when stored properly.
Fresh lemongrass stalks and leaf buds are available all year in local markets. Choose fresh lemongrass leaves and stems with a fresh fragrance of lemon and a hint of rose. Avoid yellow discolored and spotted leaves.
Once at home, wash stems in clean cold water. Air-dry. Separate leaves from the stem. Place lemongrass stems in a sealed container, and keep it separately inside the refrigerator as the herb tends to spread its flavor to other foods. Stored this way, it stays fresh for up to 2-3 weeks.
The stems can also be frozen and keep well in this condition for several months.
Dry and ground lemongrass powder (sereh powder) may also be available in the markets. Buy from organic sources. Keep the dried herb in an airtight container and place it in a cool, dark and dry place, where it will keep fresh for several months.
Typically, you can substitute one fresh lemongrass stalk with 1-2 teaspoons of dried lemongrass in a jar, depending on your taste preference. Start with a smaller amount and adjust to taste.
Only the fresh or dried leaves of lemongrass, and the essential oil derived from them, are used as a drug.
Lemongrass is a tropical. You can bring it into the house in the winter and it should be okay. Set it next to a window that gets lots of sunlight.
No--lemongrass is an herb.
Also known as West Indian lemongrass.
Soak the ground lemongrass into water for few hours. Strain.
I've had lemongrass in Thai dishes. Lemongrass can be found in seafood dishes also, probably to compliment the seafood flavor and as a lemon substitute.
Lemongrass colour is a distinctive pale green/yellow colour like the herb itself.
Depending on the recipe in question, grated lime or lemon may be an adequate substitute for lemongrass.
to keep it fresh longer you have to put it in the refrigarator
Lemongrass in Hindi is called "ā¤šā¤°ā¤ŋā¤ā¤ž" (Haricha).
finlely chop up some lemongrass and put it in some boiling water and remove when ready