mint is an important herb in southeast asian cooking; there are at least 2 kinds commonly used:
spearmint
thai: sa rra nee
vietnamese: rau hung, rau hung lui
this is the most commonly used mint, and is available in most asian markets.
spicy mint
vietnamese: rau hung cay
this is less common and can be found in vietnamese markets.
related links:
vietnamese herb primer (viet world kitchen)
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