Scent: Warm and subtly sweet. Scented with our signature JUARA fragrance, with notes of lush tropical greens, freesia, bergamot, rose, blooming white jasmine, and a touch of fresh coconut.
Texture: Buttery, whipped, fast-absorbing with a velvety after-feel.
Directions
Can be used daily for maximum benefits.
Warm the desired amount of product in the palm of your hand, and then massage creme gently into the skin until it is fully absorbed.
Apply generously on cleansed skin or any time of day for a boost of moisture.
Recommended Ritual
This Body Creme is the perfect finishing touch following cleansing with JUARA Candlenut Hydrating Shower Gel or Candlenut Bar Soap. You can also layer it with our Candlenut Glow Body Oil or Kartini Body Oil for the ultimate skin pampering protocol.
Ingredients
Candlenut Oil: Moisturizes and softens skin with a non-greasy, velvety feel. Rich in linoleic and linolenic acid, candlenut oil moisturizes and helps mend rough, chapped skin.
Rice Bran Oil: Maintains elasticity. Rich in natural Vitamin E and essential fatty acids, rice bran oil intensely hydrate and help maintain youthful elasticity.
Avocado Oil: Nourishes and calms. Traditionally used in Indonesia, Avocado Oil is richly hydrating and highly soothing.
Illipe Butter: Moisturizes and protects. Provides a cushiony barrier to protect skin from dehydration, hard water, and harsh elements.
All Ingredients: Water/Eau, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Emulsifying Wax NF, Cyclomethicone, Illipe (Shorea stenoptera) Seed Butter, Candlenut (Aleurites moluccana) Oil, Avocado (Persea gratissima) Oil, Stearyl Alcohol, Rice Bran (Oryza sativa) Oil, Dimethicone, Carrot (Daucus Carota sativa) Seed Oil, Potassium Hydroxide, Carbomer, Fragrance/Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Phenypropanol.
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Are you tired of the same bland and boring meals day in and day out? Lemongrass, a tropical plant with a vibrant green stalk, has a bright and citrusy flavor that can bring zest and depth to any dish. With the right tools and techniques, you can easily prepare this plant and enjoy its benefits and flavor!
Keep reading, and we'll tell you the best ways to prepare and cook with lemongrass.
Key Takeaways
You can buy fresh lemongrass in Asian markets or grocery stores. Look for fresh lemongrass stalks that are fragrant, lemony green at the bulb, and tightly formed.
To prepare lemongrass, start by removing the outer leaves and the upper stalks. Then, chop the tender core and blend it in a food processor.
Lemongrass paste is a key ingredient in many stir fries, broths, marinades, soups, and curries.
If you want to make the most of your lemongrass, you need to buy the best. That means sourcing your ingredients from the right stores or shops!
You can usually find lemongrass in Southeast Asian supermarkets, farmer's markets, and grocery stores in the produce section. If you can't find it there, it could be in the frozen section, as lemongrass is often frozen.
When buying fresh lemongrass, look for some key characteristics. Your lemongrass should be fragrant and tightly formed. It should also be lemony green near the bulb and true green at the end.
Be sure that your lemongrass stalks aren't loose, crusty, or crumbling, nor brown in color.
To prepare lemongrass for cooking, you'll need the following items:
A sharp knife (a serrated knife works well)
A cutting board
A food processor or mortar and pestle
Here's how to prepare lemongrass for cooking.
#1. Remove the Tough Outer Layers
Lemongrass has tough outer leaves that encase a soft, fleshy inside. You want that soft inside for cooking!
Peel away the dry outer layers with your fingers and discard them, saving the pale, soft insides.
#2. Remove the Bulb
Lemongrass stalks have a bulb that you can remove with your knife. Typically, you'll need to cut 2 inches from the end.
#3. Slice the Lemongrass Stalks
Now that you have removed the rough outer leaves, it'll be easier to slice your lemongrass. Starting at the end, slice your lemongrass into thin rings for about two-thirds of the stalk.
At this point, there should be about one-third of the upper stalk left.
The upper stalks don't cook well, as they are green and woody instead of soft and fleshy. Though they're not the best for cooking with, you can use them in soups, curries, and beverages.
Hint: Toss an upper stalk of lemongrass in your tea for a fresh flavor, the same way you would use a cinnamon stick. It also pairs beautifully with ginger root.
#4. Process the Sliced Lemongrass
Since lemongrass can be rather firm and fibrous, you can add your chopped lemongrass to a processor to make it smoother. If you don't have a processor, you can use a mortar and pestle instead.
While you can use chopped lemongrass as-is, it might not be the most enjoyable thing to chew. Instead, using grated lemongrass or processed lemongrass will be much more easy to ea.
Need a hand? Check out this YouTube video for an easy-to-follow guide!
Lemongrass can be used in stir fries, soups, curries, marinades, or broths. Here are a few of our favorite recipes that call for lemongrass or other similar ingredients.
Yes, you can chop lemongrass. Your preparation method should be determined by the recipe you're following.
Is lemongrass edible raw?
Yes, lemongrass is edible raw. It's often used raw in salads like Yum Takrai, though it can be tough if it's not prepared.
What does drinking lemongrass do to the body?
You can add lemongrass stalks to your tea for a dose of antioxidants. Lemongrass contains quercetin, a flavonoid known for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Drinking lemongrass is just one of the many ways to enjoy this plant!
Is lemongrass the same as spring onion?
Lemongrass and spring onions are very similar, but they aren't the same plant. The fragrance and flavor of lemongrass are unique; it's slightly lemony and softly sweet.
What does lemongrass taste like?
Lemongrass has a unique flavor - it's a combination of lemon and mint with a citrusy taste. It's bright and clean and can enhance other flavors and ingredients in a dish without being overpowering.
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