grassy tops of lemongrass

[catbert]

i know you can use the stalks of lemongrass, but what about the leafy, grassy tops? are they good for anything? i tried growing some but it's more like they're growing "up" rather than spreading out and i would like to trim them.

[HillJ]

Snip the tops for infusing in tea (as mentioned) or in a bowl of sugar, flavoring for sugar syrup, added to vinegar bottles and if you enjoy the smell of lemongrass as much as I do it makes a nice sachet.

[janniecooks]

you can brew a tea from the grassy leaves but otherwise they have little culinary value IMO, as compared to the stalks.

[corneygirl]

I've thrown it in (unchopped) with rice before cooking it and then removed it for eating. It adds a subtle lemongrass flavor. I have also tied it in a knot (to bruise and release oils) and chucked it in my water bottle. That makes a nice, lightly flavored water over the course of a day. I bet you could make tea with it as well.

[jkling17]

Perhaps some of this might help? I only lemongrass here and there but it's nice stuff! So far, I've only used the stalks myself.

http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/ingredients-herbs/help-what-to-do-with-lemongrass-leaves-062459
http://ask.recipelabs.com/questions/3404/what-can-i-use-lemongrass-leaves-for
http://www.foodandwine.com/articles/lemongrass
http://thaifood.about.com/od/thaicookingessentials/a/Lemongrass.htm
http://www.livestrong.com/article/368560-lemon-grass-leaf-medicinal-uses/
http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/2011/05/lemongrass-lime-leaf-soda
http://www.yummly.com/recipes/lemongr...