Janet wrote:
> "just us" > wrote in message
> ...
>> 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
>
> The bottom portions of the stalk are used for flavoring curries and
> other dishes, mostly in Thai and Indonesian cooking.. Often the
> bottom is crushed and the whole thing used in the sauce, but not
> eaten. (Like a bay leaf. <G>)

Ah, there we go. :~) Thank you, Janet!

kili