Lemon Grass Tea Cerium Limao Food

LEMON GRASS SPICED POACHED PEARS

Steps:

• Slice the pears in half. Coat with lemon juice to prevent browning.
• In a saucepot, add the sugar and water and bring to a boil to make a syrup. Reduce to a simmer and add the pear halves, cinnamon, nutmeg, honey, and lemon grass. Continue to cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until pears are tender, but not falling apart.

LEMON GRASS TEA (CERIUM LIMAO)

Steps:

• In a large teapot, combine the lemon grass with about 6 cups of rapidly boiling, fresh water. Cover the teapot with a thick towel and allow to steep for 5 to 10 minutes, or until very aromatic. Pour into teacups, sweeten and serve with a twist of lemon, if desired.

LEMON GRASS-CRAB-FENNEL SALAD

Steps:

• In a small saute pan on medium heat, add 1 tablespoon oil and saute lemongrass and scallion whites until soft, about 4 minutes. Season and set aside. In a bowl, whisk together juice, coriander, scallion greens and remaining oil. Add lemongrass and check for seasoning. In another bowl, mix crab and fennel. Add 2/3 of the vinaigrette and toss to coat. Check for seasoning.

MALI LEMON GRASS TEA

Steps:

• Gently bruise - by pounding with a meat melt or rolling pin - the lemongrass.
• Bring the water to a boil and use to rinse and heat-up a teapot. Add the lemongrass and cover with the water. Allow to seep for a while then pour the tea into small cups and add a little sugar if desired.