How to Use lemongrass in a Sentence
lemongrass
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Add the lemongrass, galangal and lime leaves and steep for 1 minute.
— Dallas News, 28 Dec. 2020 -
Search for firm, juicy stalks of lemongrass that are heavy for their size.
— Diep Tran, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2024 -
The seafood is sublime, and so is its sauce, lit with lemongrass.
— Tom Sietsema, Washington Post, 27 Nov. 2023 -
The menu was lentil and vegetable soup with hot lemongrass tea.
— Dianne Solis, Dallas News, 19 Feb. 2021 -
Raw shell eggs stored above cooked broth and raw lemongrass.
— Ebony Day, azcentral, 4 Sep. 2019 -
The set comes with Alaya’s lemongrass and ginger tea along with a unique mug and tea ball.
— Tom Price, Popular Mechanics, 10 May 2023 -
The floral notes of lemongrass, the earthy galangal, freshness of kaffir lime leaves and the heat of the chilies.
— Zoe Li, CNN, 2 May 2023 -
The crab croquettes wear a wig of frizzled lemongrass and lime leaf.
— Shauna Lyon, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2023 -
Cut 1/2 inch off the bottom of lemongrass stalk and discard.
— Dallas News, 1 June 2021 -
The rice is teeming with the complex sourness of the pork and the lemongrass, and with the distinct pungent funk of fish sauce.
— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2023 -
Add ginger, lemongrass and curry paste and saute a minute or two more to bloom.
— Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 May 2022 -
Just don’t try to grab a grilled lemongrass beef num pang from Gamboge for the trek without one.
— Jon Healey, Los Angeles Times, 18 Nov. 2021 -
The nose is bright and crisp, with some lemongrass, cranberry, sweet honey and a bit of spice.
— Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 19 Nov. 2021 -
The tour takes guests soaring through a working farm that grows crops such as lemongrass.
— Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2023 -
Flavors of star fruit, pineapple, kumquat and lemongrass — and well, Juicy Fruit gum? — are a recipe for fun.
— Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 9 Nov. 2023 -
The comforting scent of lemongrass flows through the air at Orchid Thai.
— orlandosentinel.com, 5 Oct. 2019 -
Flavors of star fruit, pineapple, kumquat and lemongrass — and well, Juicy Fruit gum? — make a recipe for fun.
— Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 21 Dec. 2023 -
The menu for tonight: a vegetable stir-fry and a lemongrass-ginger soda.
— Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2021 -
Purchase three lemongrass stems that still have their base.
— Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 July 2024 -
Morning tea was always made with a leaflet or two of lemongrass.
— Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 29 June 2022 -
But a few days ago, Cockerham’s son saw a black racer come out of the lemongrass.
— Hannah Farrow, Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2024 -
Quickly saute garlic, ginger, chile and lemongrass to add to a broth, and your base is done.
— Washington Post, 13 Jan. 2020 -
Aromas of white flowers and sea air yield to flavors of white peach and lemongrass.
— Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2021 -
One lives behind a flower pot on the side of her shed, the other in lemongrass by her fountain.
— Hannah Farrow, Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2024 -
But then there’s a quick fusillade of lemongrass and lime leaf, a tidal wave of Thai basil and some serious oomph from the fish sauce.
— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2023 -
And the bergamot, yuzu, and lemongrass scent has also garnered praise.
— Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 24 Jan. 2024 -
One bite might have a bit of smashed lemongrass, another a zip of ginger.
— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2023 -
The cakes were flavored as advertised — with a strong hit of lemongrass and lime juice, garlic and chile.
— Jenn Harris Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2021 -
No Mames, which is made with mezcal, grapefruit, mate, lemongrass and lime.
— Narda Pérez, Dallas News, 12 Aug. 2021 -
The sauce pingpongs between sweet and spicy with nubs of citrusy lemongrass and globs of jammy chopped chile.
— Jenn Harris Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2021
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