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Fingerling Russian Banana Potatoes
Although very petit in size, fingerlings are fully mature when harvested, thus they should not to be confused with new potatoes, potatoes that are harvested when immature.
Rainbow Swiss Chard
Rainbow chard, also known a 5-color silverbeet, is a tender chard variety with multi-colored stalks of yellow, white, orange pink and red.
Seasons/Availability
Lemongrass is available year round.
Current Facts
Lemongrass is a tall perennial grass, which means once you plant it, the grass comes back year after year.
Description/Taste
The narrow foliage of lemongrass ranges from blue-green to gold, and the flowers are white, cream, or green depending on the plant's age. Generally there will be more colors of purple and blue in the base of the plant closest to its root source. Younger lemongrass will display a sweet tropical citrus aroma reminiscent of natural fruit loops. The stalk and bulb will be tender to the touch and knife. The older the plant, the more fibrous and less flavorful.
Nutritional Value
Oil is extracted from lemon grass for its high vitamin A content. It is also used as an addition to teas and herbal soups. Its medicinal properties make it extensively useful in Ayurvedic medicine.
Applications
The distinctive herbal citrus flavor and aroma of lemon grass lends itself well to many Asian dishes such as curries, noodle soups and chili sauces. Infuse cooking liquids to steam shellfish such as mussels and clams, or add to coconut milk for braising beef or pork. Bruise the tender stalks and infuse spirits to create cocktails flavored with cucumber, Kaffir lime or Thai basil.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Grown throughout Asia, lemon grass is an essential ingredient in Thailand, Vietnamese and Indochina cuisine. When meat was first introduced to Thai cuisine, lemon grass was used to mask its the gamey scent.
Geography/History
A member of the sugar cane family and native to warm temperate and tropical regions of the Old World and Oceania, lemon grass is grown commercially within the United States in California and Florida.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
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Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Lemon Grass. One
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Lemongrass is available year round.
Current Facts
Lemongrass is a tall perennial grass, which means once you plant it, the grass comes back year after year.
Description/Taste
The narrow foliage of lemongrass ranges from blue-green to gold, and the flowers are white, cream, or green depending on the plant's age. Generally there will be more colors of purple and blue in the base of the plant closest to its root source. Younger lemongrass will display a sweet tropical citrus aroma reminiscent of natural fruit loops. The stalk and bulb will be tender to the touch and knife. The older the plant, the more fibrous and less flavorful.
Nutritional Value
Oil is extracted from lemon grass for its high vitamin A content. It is also used as an addition to teas and herbal soups. Its medicinal properties make it extensively useful in Ayurvedic medicine.
Applications
The distinctive herbal citrus flavor and aroma of lemon grass lends itself well to many Asian dishes such as curries, noodle soups and chili sauces. Infuse cooking liquids to steam shellfish such as mussels and clams, or add to coconut milk for braising beef or pork. Bruise the tender stalks and infuse spirits to create cocktails flavored with cucumber, Kaffir lime or Thai basil.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Grown throughout Asia, lemon grass is an essential ingredient in Thailand, Vietnamese and Indochina cuisine. When meat was first introduced to Thai cuisine, lemon grass was used to mask its the gamey scent.
Geography/History
A member of the sugar cane family and native to warm temperate and tropical regions of the Old World and Oceania, lemon grass is grown commercially within the United States in California and Florida.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Prado at Balboa Park Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| Jimmy Love's | San Diego CA | 619-595-0123 |
| Fairbanks Ranch Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-259-8811 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Analog | San Diego CA | 619-233-1183 |
| Burlap | San Diego CA | 858 369 5700 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-1582 |
| Red Light District | San Diego CA | 619-255-2800 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| San Diego Culinary Institute Inc. | La Mesa CA | 619-644-2100 |
| Red Light District Bar | San Diego CA | 619-255-2800 |
| Currant | San Diego CA | 619-702-6309 |
| Burlap Pastry | San Diego CA | 858-369-5700 |
| Roy's La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-455-1616 |
| Great News Cooking School | San Diego CA | 888-478-2433 |
| Nine - Ten | San Diego CA | 858-964-5400 |
| Donovan's Prime Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-906-4850 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Serenity SD | San Diego CA | 619-450-4201 |
| Indigo Grill | San Diego CA | 619-234-6802 |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
| Marine Room | San Diego CA | 858-551-4676 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 |
| Crab Catcher La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-454-9587 |
| 333 Pacific | Oceanside CA | 760-433-3333 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Peohes | Coronado CA | 619-437-4474 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Burlap Bar | San Diego CA | 858-369-5700 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Blue Point / Coastal Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-233-6623 |
| The Patio on Lamont Street | San Diego CA | 619-235-5606 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Hard Rock Hotel Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-702-3000 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Toast Catering | La Mesa CA | 619-464-0201 |
| Anthology | San Diego CA | 619-595-0300 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-543-2764 |
| Tiger Tiger | San Diego CA | 619 764 5475 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Banquets | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| The Keating Lounge and Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-814-5700 |
| Bernard'O Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-487-7171 |
| Blue Pearl | San Diego CA | 619-222-4198 |
| Twisted Vine | San Diego CA | 858-780-2501 |
| Red Door Restaurant & Wine Bar | San Diego CA | 619-295-6000 |
| Bo Beau Kitchen & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-224-2884 |
| Inn at Rancho Sante Fe-OLD | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-1131 |
| Piatti | San Diego CA | 858-454-1589 |
| Phil Barth | San Diego CA | 812-309-0033 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 800 843 4661 |
| Terra Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-293-7088 |
| The Bristol Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-784-6835 |
| Roy's San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-239-7697 |
| Acqua Al 2 Ristorante | San Diego CA | 619-230-0382 |
| Saiko Sushi | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
| Boathouse Harbor Island | San Diego CA | 619-291-8011 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Crosby National Golf Club LLC | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-227-0172 |
| D Bar SoCal | San Diego CA | 619-632-7644 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-640-0494 |
| Stingaree | San Diego CA | 619-544-0867 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Ads 4 Dough (Coleadium, Inc.) | Carlsbad CA | 760-888-0229 |
| Roppongi | San Diego CA | 858-551-5252 |
| Flavor Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-3663 |
| Marriott Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-692-3800 |
| The Oceanaire Seafood Room | San Diego CA | 619-858-2277 |
| Cirque Du Soleil Totem | Del Mar CA | 702-513-2146 |
| Claire's on Cedros | Solana Beach CA | 858-259-8597 |
| Fibonaccis | San Diego CA | 858-677-9974 |
| Gabardine | San Diego CA | 619-398-9810 |
| Kensington Grill | San Diego CA | 619-281-4014 |
| Inn at the Park | San Diego CA | 619-296-0057 |
| Oki Ton | San Diego CA | 619-284-8036 |
| Blind Lady | San Diego CA | 619-255-2491 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Lemon Grass. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Kitchen M |
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Stuffed Bitter Melon |
| Mattbites |
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Cucumber Lemongrass Agua Fresca |
| The Wednesday Chef |
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Javanese Chicken Curry |
| RasaMalaysia |
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Tom Yum Goong |
| Finding Tasty |
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Thai Chicken Noodle Soup |
