LEMONGRASS: Wrapping lemongrass leaves & How we like to store them [Tauj Qab]

Hello Lemongrass season!
I wanted to share with you all how we like to take care of our lemongrass we grow every year, how we take care of the stalk, how we wrap/roll the leaves, and how to save the roots to be planted next season. Since we live in the pacific northwest where it's quite rainy and cold during fall to winter, we like to keep our lemongrass in the freezer so we can have it handy for when we want to put it into soups, stir fry, tea, etc. So I hope this video helps you in possibly planting your own lemongrass next season or how to handle/ preserve them. In Hmong Leeg, lemongrass is called Tauj Qab. Tauj Dub is the Hmong white dialect. So hopefully you don't get confused since we speak Hmong Leeg in our family. Anyways, let me know what you like to use lemongrass in and how you like to store it. Cheers!
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[danielmiller]

I live in zone 9b, so grow lemongrass year round. Your taller than mine.
Here what I do.
With the 🍃 leafs, put in quart or larger container, add water, set in Sun. Makes a great tea...
The bottom part, chop up, plus chop up garlic, red peppers, ginger. Mix together, freeze, then when cooking use. Add this mix to barbecue sauce, Excell also.
My base mix group, I have about 5 different ones, using cimmon, blk pepper, curry, diced up green onions, etc.
The language your Mom spoke, there a America Indian language cross over. I have couple different in my blood. When I was like 6 (almost 60now) my great, grandma spoke to me in her native tongue. Felt I knew what your Mom speaking some of the words. Thanks, nice hearing that.

[Thelazygardenerug]

This is all new to me. I am in Uganda and we just have lemon grass around for tea or snake repellant. We don't store for next seasons because it grows all year round in the ground. January to December, no watering needed. Thank you for this. Time to try it out.

[jamierask]

Your mom is so cute. Talking or singing away having a good time

[Mushy]

Mom's voice is like a beautiful song! Thank you for the info

[SheBloomsAgain]

I just planted my first lemongrass. It's indoors and is finally taking off. I knew it was good to eat and all, which is why I'm growing it but had NO CLUE how big it should be before harvesting of how to harvest or what to do with all the bits. You and your mom made my day with this video. Now I know exactly how to grow, harvest and preserve my lemongrass. Thank you!

[khaas]

Im so glad I saved your video. I made the wraps last year. Went to do it yesterday and couldn't remember how to tie it . Thank you. Its very rewarding and beautiful

[tinaalvarado]

Your so fortunate to have this time learning from your parents. Take it in and keep their wisdom for the future.

[kahouayang]

Your mom’s voice is so soothing. I love how she patiently teaches the technique.

[lovc]

I am a Filipino and we use lemongrass in our soups and roasted pig (lechon) too! I have to say this video is very very informative. Great job!

[TerrieLloydjapan]

Great video. I'm in Japan, and we have a huge lemon grass bush that I've been wondering how to harvest. Agree with another commenter that this is the most useful and informative content out there. Your mom must have an awesome amount of local Hmong knowledge. Lucky you!

[yvonnemutuc]

Lemon grass leaves also work as a natural insect repellent for cabinets and shelves. Keeps moths, silverfish, and other small critters at bay. A few knotted leaves in the pantry makes it smell good. In the sweater / sock / clothes drawer, lightly wrap in cheese cloth or any thin fabric so the leaves’ rough margins don’t snag onto your clothes.
Replace once brown, dry or when no longer fragrant

[dawnsfitbfree]

Thank you for this! I live in Zone 5b and didn't know what to do with my Lemongrass. Going out today to harvest, thanks to this tutorial. Also, this saves me so much money. Lemongrass is NOT cheap! :) Thanks again to you and your Mama. Be safe and well.

[darkhorsen]

I live in Texas and started a garden this year. I planted 2 lemon grass plants not having any idea how huge they would get LMAO now it's fall and time to harvest. This video was just AMAZING for me and I am going to be using it to step through harvesting all of it and I'm so tickled pink to find out you can save some of them for next season!!!

[kcuts]

Thank you for teaching me a valuable lifetime lesson about harvesting lemongrass 🙏 God Bless you and your family!

[basmael-gaouni]

In our country we boil the leaves and drink it as tea. Very nice flavor. Also, we dry it too for winter.

[jasonford]

Thank you so much for this video! It is exactly what I needed to help me manage the lemongrass in the garden! Your family's knowledge is a blessing!

[bparrish]

I first found you when looking for vids on making Asian noodles (vermicelli). Since then you’ve brought us, like today, vids not normally found on any of the Asian culinary channels. Thank you for the new knowledge and an introduction to the Hmong. Your culture has endured much and I’m eager to learn more.

[chiquitaresomardono]

Thank you for this video! I cook lemon grass in sugar and water to make my own lemon grass syrup. I drink it with milk or with coconut milk. Its delicious. In the morning I add a bit of the syrup in my tea. Its really delicious. 💚

[paxiong]

Omg, seeing this makes me miss my mom, she used to grow lots of lemongrass and wrapped it up and freeze for later. She would get the roots from her niece and plant with her secret lemongrass fertilizer. Miss you mom.

[davidledoux]

What a beautiful plant. This is, by far, THE best video I've seen on harvesting & processing lemongrass. You've done a wonderful job. I love the goal of your channel. It is so important to preserve the foodways that you were raised with. I appreciate what you're doing and you have a new subscriber in me. I'm looking forward to learning more about Hmong culinary culture as we have a thriving community here in Northeast Oklahoma. Have a great day!