A Guide to the Most Common Herbs in Vietnamese Cuisine

One of the things that makes Vietnamese food so healthy and delicious is the use fresh herbs. Herbs are used to add flavor, aroma, and texture to many dishes. Here is a complete guide of the most common Vietnamese herbs, the dishes you can find them in, and how to grow them.

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Refreshing and Easy Vietnamese Summer Salad with Banana Blossom (Gỏi Bắp Chuối)

A refreshing and easy banana blossom salad with lots of Asian flavors and contrasting textures. This is a base recipe to either have on its own as a side salad, or add your choice of protein to make it heartier. You can even add rice noodles for a complete and satisfying, healthy meal.

Vietnamese Steamed Whole Chicken with Turmeric and Coriander (Gà Hấp Bột Nghệ Rau Răm)

This steamed chicken recipe is great for when you have an abundance of overgrown Vietnamese coriander (rau ram) in the garden. It’s a whole chicken recipe with an amazing aroma of one of the Vietnamese best herbs. Stick it in the steamer for 45 minutes and serve with a simple dipping sauce of lemon, salt and pepper.

Steamed Chicken with Vietnamese Coriander (Ga Hap Rau Ram)

Looking for beer food or simply good Vietnamese food that’s quick to put together? Look no further than Vietnamese steamed chicken with coriander (Ga Hap Rau Ram). It’s the perfect food to share among friends while sipping beer, or in my case, a nice cold glass of sparkling water. This steamed chicken is lightly seasoned then steamed with lots of Vietnamese coriander (rau ram). It is also served with plenty of fresh coriander and a lemon-salt-pepper dipping sauce on the side.