The edible parts of lemongrass are the tender stalks and the leaves. The lower portion of the stalk, which is often used in cooking, has a strong citrus flavor and is commonly used in soups, curries, and teas. The leaves can be used to infuse flavor into dishes or brewed as herbal tea, though they are typically tougher and less palatable than the stalks.
Lemon grass oil is generally considered safe for consumption in small amounts, such as in cooking or as a flavoring agent. However, it is important to use food-grade lemon grass oil and consult with a healthcare professional before consuming it, especially if you have any underlying health conditions or are pregnant or breastfeeding.
The edible parts of a plant are called fruits, vegetables, seeds, nuts, leaves, roots, or flowers, depending on the specific plant species. These parts contain nutrients that can be consumed for sustenance.
There are many lemon-scented herbs, but they all have slightly different aromas and flavors and none taste exactly like lemongrass. Whichever one is the best choice depends on your personal taste. These include lemon balm, lemon verbena, lemon myrtle, and lemon thyme. You can also use actual lemon, including lemon juice and/or lemon rind.One person suggested a mixture of lemon rind and cilantro. Say 3 parts lemon rind to 1 part cilantro. Rind of 1 lemon + couple sprigs of cilantro = 2 lemon grass stalks
Leaf sheath and spikes
Salay, also called lemon grass is a fragrant tropical grass that is widely used in Asian cuisine. Its scientific name is Cymbopogon ciatrus.
Cymbopogon citratus is commonly known as lemon grass or oil grass. It is an edible plant from Southeast Asia used in a wide variety of Asian dishes.
Lemon grass oil is generally considered safe for consumption in small amounts, such as in cooking or as a flavoring agent. However, it is important to use food-grade lemon grass oil and consult with a healthcare professional before consuming it, especially if you have any underlying health conditions or are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Grass looks green because it contains chlorophyll, papaya looks yellow because it contains xanthophyll and the edible parts of watermelon looks red because it contains caroteins inside it.
disadvantages of lemon grass
Tagalog Translation of LEMON GRASS: tanglad
edible grass
Tagalog of lemon grass is " Tanglad"
Lemon grass in Hausa is called "lakkire".
Cymbopogon ciatrus
You would need about a quarter of dried lemon grass by weight compared to fresh lemon grass. The problem is that dried lemon grass tends to be woody, and cannot be added whole to a recipe as you would with fresh lemon grass. The only way to get decent results is to make an extract (a very strong tea) with the dried lemon grass and use as seasoning just before serving.
Cymbopogon ciatrus is the binomial name for lemon grass.
lemon grass is known as "CHAHACHI PAT" in marathi.