Vietnamese dishes contain a lot of herbs and seasonings. In fact, herbs and seasoning are indispensable in Vietnamese food. They make our food more delicious and special. Here are some herbs and seasonings that are popular in Vietnam:
HERBS
Mint leaves - Rau hung
Common basil - Rau hung que
Coriander - Rau ngo
Persicaria - Rau ram
Dill - Rau thia la
Mint - Rau thom
Sage - Rau mui tau
Marjoram - Rau kinh gioi
Balm - mint - Rau tia to
Green onion - Hanh la
Ginger - Cu gung
Galingale - Cu rieng
Citronella - Cay sa
SEASONINGS
Galic - Toi
Black Pepper - Hat tieu
Hot pepper - Ot
Fish sauce - Nuoc mam
Soyan sauce - Xi dau/Tuong
Five spicies - Ngu vi huong
Powdered grilled rice - Thinh
Saffron - Nghe
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