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Citronella grass (Cymbopogon nardus and Cymbopogon winterianus) grow to about 2 metres (6 + 1 ⁄ 2 ft) and have magenta-colored base stems.These species are used for the production of citronella oil, which is used in soaps, as an insect repellent (especially mosquitoes and houseflies) in insect sprays and candles, and aromatherapy.
Cymbopogon flexuosus, also called Cochin grass, East-Indian lemon grass or Malabar grass, is a perennial grass native to India, Sri Lanka, Burma, and Thailand. It is placed in the genus Cymbopogon (lemongrasses). Its essential oil is produced by steam distillation of the freshly cut leaves, [1] or it can be extracted using alcohol.
A soup thickened with Egusi, the culinary name for various types of seeds from gourd plants, like melon and squash. Ezogelin soup: Turkey: Chunky Savory soup made by red lentil, bulgur, onion, garlic, salt, olive oil, black pepper, hot pepper and peppermint Escudella: Spain Stew A traditional Catalan meat and vegetable stew and soup. Typically ...
Street hawkers often sell mohinga, with some carrying the soup cauldron on a stove on one side of a shoulder pole, with rice vermicelli and other ingredients, along with bowls and spoons, on the other. [5] Trishaw peddlers began to appear in the 1960s and some of them set up pavement stalls making mohinga available all day. [citation needed]
In a large Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add half of the chicken; cook until browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
The thick yellowish coconut milk based soup contains ground (dried shrimp) to give it unique taste. [24] Bogor Laksa (Laksa Bogor) is perhaps the most famous laksa variant in Indonesia from Bogor, West Java. The thick yellowish coconut milk-based soup is a mixture of shallot, garlic, candlenut, turmeric, coriander, lemongrass and salt.
In Sri Lanka, lemongrass is known as sera (සේර). It is used as a herb in cooking, in addition to its use for the essential oils. [10] Lemongrass in Thailand is called takhrai (ตะไคร้). It is the essential ingredient of tom yam and tom kha kai. Fresh thin slices of lemongrass stem are also used in the snack food miangpla.
Phở bò (beef noodle soup) from the city of Hội An – different regions have different recipes for their phở. Bún chả, a dish of grilled pork and noodle and herbs Bún bò Huế, a spicy, lemongrass rice vermicelli noodle soup served with fresh herbs and vegetables. Vietnamese cuisine encompasses the foods and beverages originated ...