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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Simple Water Spinach and Garlic Stir Fry (Rau Muong Xao Toi)

Simply tossed in garlic and oyster sauce, this classic Vietnamese vegetable side dish goes wonderfully with steamed rice.

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Stir-Fried Water Spinach/Morning Glory with Beef (Rau Muong Xao Thit Bo)

Rau Muong, also known as water spinach and morning glory, is a leafy swamp vegetable that grows in abundance in Vietnam. Here in the States, you can find them in Asian grocery stores when they are in season. The prized part of the vegetable is the tender shoots. Most of the leaves are usually discarded as too much can give a dish a slimy texture.