This Malwatte jar holds dried lemongrass, cut into short pale pieces. Lemongrass (sera in Sinhala) has a clean lemon scent and is a standard flavouring in Sri Lankan and Southeast Asian cooking.
Malwatte Valley Plantations PLC has kept a herb garden at Warwick Estate since 2020, and processes its spices and herbs in its own factory.
In the pack
- One clear glass shaker jar with a black screw cap, labelled Lemon Grass Pieces
- Nett weight 35g, dried cut pieces
- Label marked "All Natural", manufactured and packed by Malwatte Valley Plantations PLC, Colombo 12
In the kitchen
- Simmer a few pieces in curries, soups and coconut milk gravies, then lift them out.
- Add to the water when cooking rice.
- Steep a teaspoon in boiled water for five minutes as a herbal drink, or add to black tea.
- Use in marinades for chicken and fish.
Storage
Keep the cap tightly closed and store the jar in a cool, dry place away from sunlight. The range label asks you to use the contents within 60 days of opening.
Malwatte is the food brand of Malwatte Valley Plantations PLC of Colombo, a Sri Lankan grower, manufacturer and exporter of tea and spices.
