lemongrass

noun lem·on·grass \ ˈle-mən-ˌgras \

|Updated on: 9 Jun 2018

Definition of lemongrass

: a grass (Cymbopogon citratus) of robust habit native to southern India and Ceylon that is grown in tropical regions for its lemon-scented foliage used as a seasoning and that is the source of an aromatic essential oil; also : its foliage

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Wasabi, lemongrass and Thai chile are some other options: $10.99 for eight ounces, lower prices for several bottles, inksoysauce.com.

— florence fabricant, New York Times, "Soy Sauces With Texas-Size Flavors," 29 May 2018
Bring garlic, lemongrass, sugar, vinegar, red pepper flakes, cumin, black pepper, and ½ cup water to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring occasionally, and cook until reduced to ½ cup, about 8 minutes.

— chris morocco, Bon Appetit, "Grilled Chicken Drumsticks with Savory Caramel," 28 May 2018
This pack of eight includes lavender, tea tree, eucalyptus, lemongrass, orange, peppermint, frankincense, and rosemary for everything from relaxation to invigoration.

— jessica teich, USA TODAY, "20 products with a cult following on Amazon, and why they're worth it," 11 Apr. 2018
Grass Roots Ice cream is an adventure at Grass Roots, with 36 artisan flavors like honey lavender, rose chocolate, key lime pie, blood orange chocolate chip, lemongrass coconut and strawberry balsamic.

— leeanne griffin, courant.com, "25-Plus Popular Ice Cream Spots In Connecticut," 21 May 2018
Pair it with salmon belly crudo or coconut lemongrass lobster bisque.

— kara baskin, BostonGlobe.com, "Hello Backyard Betty’s, goodbye Central Bistro," 17 May 2018
In her book Favorite Recipes from Melissa Clark’s Kitchen, Melissa Clark calls for basil in her coconut fish stew with lemongrass as well as her Thai-style ground turkey with chiles and basil.

— alex van buren, Health.com, "Why Basil Is So Good for You—Plus 14 Ways to Use More of It All Summer Long," 14 May 2018
During my visit, Tuffy’s had three ciders available: the dry apple namesake cider; a sour lemongrass ginger cider called Afternoon Delight, and a farmhouse cider with hibiscus, cherry and apple called Jamaica Dupe Noir.

— lauren delgado, OrlandoSentinel.com, "First sip at Sanford cidery Tuffy's Bottle Shop and Lounge," 10 May 2018
The most popular order is the sampler, which combines a lemongrass chicken taco, ribeye slider and pork belly bao for $9.50.

— samantha nelson, RedEye Chicago, "14 food trucks to try in Chicago this summer," 12 June 2017

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