sf wrote:
> On Sun, 22 Jun 2008 08:06:25 -0400, "kilikini"
> > wrote:
>
>> just us wrote:
>>> Hi,
>>> Am new to this group so I hope I am not going over an old topic. We
>>> garden and have lemon grass growing. I am not really sure how to use
>>> it for cooking ( have in the past bought pre crushed lemon grass for
>>> currys etc ) . It seems very very tough - any help and advise would
>>> be appreciated.Thanks
>>
>> I use it with coconut milk and remove it before serving. I grow it,
>> too.
>>
> I've never cooked with it, but I think I remember seeing a tv cook
> take a hammer or mallet to it. Is that what you do?

I just toss it in with whatever I'm simmering. I use it like a bay leaf.
Does that make sense?

kili