Serai


KITCHEN AND COOKING HERBS

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Serai / Lemon grass

(Photo: Rendang Beef with Serai makan)

 
SCIENTIFIC : Cymbopogon citratus Stapf.
     
FAMILY : Poaceae
     
COMMON NAME : Lemon grass
     
LOCAL NAME : Serai makan (M)
     
PREPARATION : Stem and leaves are used for cooking. Chop fine and pound to release flavour for stir fry, fish or seafood soups.
     
TRADITIONAL USES : To aid in digestion as well as relieves spasms, muscle cramps, rheumatism and headaches.