lemongrass

noun lem·on·grass \ ˈle-mən-ˌgras \

Updated on: 15 Apr 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

Recent Examples of lemongrass from the Web

The menu features several small plates ($4 to $11): Korean fried chicken wings with gochujang and fried garlic, pork dumplings with soy-chili sauce, edamame, bao with chashu pork shoulder and veggie spring rolls with lemongrass-soy dipping sauce.

— leeanne griffin, courant.com, "Noodie Asian Noodles & Rice Bowls: A Fun, Simple, From-Scratch Menu," 2 Apr. 2018
Some of our other favorite herbs for cooking and that are easily grown in our climate are basil, lemongrass, sage and parsley.

— birmingham botanical gardens, AL.com, "Herb Army prepares huge selection for Spring Plant Sale," 27 Mar. 2018
Mixing in some ginger and lemongrass works beautifully.

— alex delany, Bon Appetit, "Yogurt Marinating Is the Best Marinating," 19 Jan. 2018
The slices of duck are overcooked, the interesting flavors of rooibos and lemongrass promised on the menu are missing, and the quinoa needs salt.

— devra first, BostonGlobe.com, "Steadily, Cultivar is growing into itself," 2 Jan. 2018
Bring lemongrass, ginger, sugar, vanilla bean seeds and pod, and water to a boil.

— cindy pawlcyn, Country Living, "Rhubarb and Ginger Sauce," 12 Apr. 2010
There is a superb one with fresh kale and fried burdock in an unexpectedly Southeast Asian lemongrass dressing, and another of cabbage and roasted duck stirred with, yes, mayonnaise.

— pete wells, New York Times, "Masa’s Chef Comes Out From Behind the Truffles, at Tetsu," 20 Feb. 2018
Marinate chicken: In a mortar, pound the lemongrass, garlic, cilantro root or stems and coriander seeds to a paste.

— kristine m. kierzek, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Classically trained chef embraces his refugee roots," 23 Jan. 2018
Divide between 2 small bowls and top with sliced lemongrass and a few lime-leaf slivers.

— Sunset, "Thai-Inspired Kokoda," 22 Jan. 2018

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