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Lemongrass - How to Use Lemongrass in Your Cooking

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Remove Tough Outer Leaves
Lemongrass - How to Use Lemongrass in Your Cooking

Removing Outer Leaves

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The softer, fleshier part of the lemongrass - which is what you want to use in your cooking - is located under the tough outer leaves. Peel away these layers with your fingers and discard. What you will uncover is a pale yellow stalk that is softer and easier to slice.

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