Tuesday, June 21, 2011

How to Make Lemongrass Oil.

 
This recipe makes 2 cups of oil.  The oil is great for salad dressings, stir-fry, soups, really just anything you want to use it for.

You will need  the following:

5 swollen lemongrass stems (the pale bottom part of the stalk)
2 cups of light olive oil
2 teaspoons of lemon juice

Remove the outer sheaths from the lemongrass stems and slice the white inner stem very finely.  Pound these stems (use a mortar and pestle) until they are a paste.  Next you add a small bit of oil and mix.  Continue until all the stems are paste, then add the remaining oil and lemon juice and stir well.  Place this mixture in a sealed container and put in the refrigerator.  Make sure you shake well before each use and use within 5 days.
You may also strain it with cheesecloth if you prefer.

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