Herbs and Spices

Kaffir Lime Leaf
Herbs and Spices

Kaffir Lime Leaf

In Vietnamese cuisines, kaffir lime leaves with its subtly bitter spicy taste and wonderful aromatic scent act as a magic herb, adding fresh flavor to many recipes.

Thorny Coriander
Herbs and Spices

Thorny Coriander

Mùi tàu or ngò gai is among the most popular herbs in Vietnam, often seen along side with green onions in stew and stir-fried dishes. Native to Central America, this coriander is now grown in all over southeast asia, including Vietnam.

Vietnamese Cilantro
Herbs and Spices

Vietnamese Cilantro

Popular in both Centre America and Southeast Asian cuisines, this type of cilantro is often thinner in stem and fader in green leaves. Rau mùi is often grown in winter in northern parts of Vietnam or in temperate zone like Dalat.

Vietnamese Herbs
Herbs and Spices

Vietnamese Herbs

It could be the biggest mistake if we speak highly of Vietnamese cuisine, describing it with our most rhetorical words without mentioning herbs.