What is the grass?

Finger Grass is a herb Southeast Asia, which is most often used in Vietnamese cuisine, although it also appears in the kitchen from other nations. The taste of the grass of the finger is a bit difficult to describe: it has a strong lemon remark and a hint of caraway, but also tastes weakly soap. This herb is available on Vietnamese markets, sometimes in both fresh and dried forms, and can also be grown at home, for people who live in a warm climate.

This herb goes through a number of alternative names. It is formally known as limnophilia aromatica , but is also called rice paddy herb, Ngo OM and Shui Fu Rong, among other things. Many of Asian names for this plant refers to the fact that it prefers growth in a very humid environment, such as rice fields and streams, and often occurs near lakes and rivers. In addition to requiring moisture, the grass needs hot weather and high humidity. Hich looks like thyme and fine lavender flowers. All parts of the plant are usable, although the stems mustt before adding to the ground ground. Finger Grass is a key ingredient in traditional sour soup in Vietnam and is also used in a Pho, a popular noodle bowl.

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If you want to try growing a finger of grass, sometimes you will find starts on the Vietnamese markets. The best way to grow this plant, if you do not have a greenhouse, is in a pot covered in a plastic bag with several ventilation holes. Thetaška creates a miniature greenhouse, keeps the plant moist and warm, and the pot makes it easier to move the grass of the finger to find the best place for its growth. These plants tend to give priority to partial sun because they will bake on plastic in full sun. You can also try growing your finger in clear plastic soda bottles that create moisture and look a little nicer than plastic bags overfilled over pots.