Lemongrass

LEMONGRASS

Widely used as a culinary herb in Asian cuisine, and commonly used in teas, soups, and curries. It is suitable to use with poultry, fish, beef, and seafood. It offers multiple health benefits.

Lemongrass Chicken Thai Noodle Bowl

Ingredients
2-3 tbsp olive oil
1-2 garlic cloves
2 tbsp fresh chopped ginger
1 red onion finely diced
1/2 cup each finely diced carrot and celery
1 bunch bok choy chopped
3-4 boneless chicken breasts

2 tsp turmeric
2 tsp lemongrass powder
1 tsp salt and pepper
3 tbsp peanut sauce
1-2 cups chicken broth
6 ounces rice vermicelli noodles
chopped salted cashews or peanuts
2-3 sprigs cilantro for garnish

Directions

In a large bowl combine chopped chicken and seasonings (turmeric, lemongrass, peanut sauce, salt and pepper). Mix thoroughly.
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan. Over medium heat add onion and cook until translucent.
Add fresh garlic, ginger, chopped carrots and celery and stir occasionally for 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Add chicken and seasonings and cook until chicken is cooked throughout, Approximately 5 minutes. Add a touch of chicken broth, if necessary to avoid sticking.
Add 1 cup chicken broth. Bring to a boil and add bok choy. Reduce to a simmer.
Meanwhile bring a large pot of water to a boil. Remove from heat and add rice vermicelli noodles immediately, stirring to separate. Add a touch of olive oil, if necessary.
Soak noodles for 2 - 4 minutes until tender.
Drain noodles completely and add simmered chicken and vegetables.
Spoon combined mixture in bowls and top with chopped salted cashews or peanuts and cilantro.

Lemongrass Tofu Extraordinaire

Ingredients
2-3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic
2 tsp ginger
2 tsp lemongrass powder
1 tsp onion powder
.5 tsp cayenne

1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp pure maple syrup
1 tsp sriracha (optional for kick)
1 block extra firm tofu (drained and chopped)
1-2 sprigs of parsley or cilantro
1 tsp salt & pepper

Directions

In a large bowl combine chopped drained tofu and add all seasonings, lemon juice and maple syrup. Set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan. Over medium heat add tofu mixture and cook until golden. Approximately 10 - 15 minutes.
Serve over rice of choice. Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro and a pinch of salt and pepper.

USES FOR LEMONGRASS

Lemongrass is widely used as a culinary herb in Asian cuisine and also as a medicinal herb in India. Commonly used in teas, soups, and curries. It is suitable to use with poultry, fish, beef, and seafood.

HEALTH BENEFITS

Lemongrass contains several flavonoids that function as antioxidants and anti-inflammatory agents. It has an abundance of health benefits and healing properties that assist in lowering cholesterol, detoxifies the body, prevents certain cancers, helps prevent gastrointestinal disorders such as ulcers, and stimulates bowel function. It also improves digestion. The anti-inflammatory property of this herb is beneficial for treating constipation, diarrhea, nausea and stomach aches. Lemongrass aids in calming muscles and nerves and helps induce sleep.

Sources: Wikipedia; organicfacts.net

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