Lemon Grass

Lemon grass isa long thick grass with leaves at the top and a solid portion severalinches long at the root end. The lower portion is sliced or pounded andused in cooking. As a spice, fresh lemon grass is preferred for itsvibrant flavour, but is also sold in dried form. The dried spice isavailable in several forms: chopped in slices, cut and sifted,powdered, or as an oil can be extracted from the plant.

Lemon Grass is a tall tropical grass. The fresh stalks and leaves have a clean lemonlike odour.