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coriander

coriander

Vietnamese rau mùi is one of the most used herbs in Vietnamese cuisine. You can find coriander in almost every Vietnamese meal. It has a strong aroma and distinctive intense taste.

perilla

perilla

rau tía tô is a very often used herb. It has green-purple leaves that resemble nettle. Earthy, bold and musky - a mint/basil combination. Perfect for salads or bún chả.

thai basil

thai basil

rau húng quế resembles classic basil, but its flavor is much more aromatic and pungent. It tastes of liquorice or anise. Great for duck, salads or non-fried nem.

vietnamese balm

vietnamese balm

rau kinh giới resembles nettle. Basil with hints of lemon citrus and lemongrass. 
This herb promotes digestion. It is widely used in various Vietnamese dishes.

mexican coriander

mexican coriander

rau mùi tàu is a coriander-like tropical herb with an even stronger flavor. In Vietnam it is served with meat or Phở.

fish herb

fish herb

rau diếp cá has a strong acquired taste for its fishy character. Eat most often to meat.

water celery

water celery

rau cần is a fresh vegetable. It tastes similar to celery, but is softer and smells of lime. You can fry it with beef, or it fits perfectly with bún cá.

morning glory

morning glory

rau muống is one of the most affordable vegetables in Vietnam and my favorite one! Its preparation is very simple. You can fry it with garlic or simply cook and soak in fish sauce.

ceylon spinach

ceylon spinach

rau mồng tơi looks and tastes like baby spinach. Most often used to prepare crabs or shrimp soup.

mustard leaves

mustard leaves

rau cải is similar to pak choi, has a slightly bitter taste. Most often it is fermented, it is also roasted with ginger and shallots or it is a part of soups.

elephant ear stem

elephant ear stem

bac ha is a vegetable ideal for stir-fries with meat or you can add to soups. Mild grassy flavoured spongy stems.

chrysanthemum leaves

chrysanthemum leaves

rau cúc is mainly used in canh soups. Young leaves and stems are suitable for cooking.

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