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citronelle

lemon grass

Lemon grass HAFA FARM

For decades, citronelle in France meant the candle sold in the summer to keep mosquitoes at bay, but as Thai and other Asian cuisines have become popular, you can often find fresh lemon grass in specialist grocers.

Herbs and spices
Text © Dana Facaros

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