Rau Diep Ca (Fish Mint)
魚の匂いがする！？好き嫌いがハッキリ分かれる強烈なハーブ
Description
Fish mint. A notoriously pungent herb that smells like raw fish or metallic coriander. Widely used in the South to mask meat odors. Love it or hate it.
Classification: Herb
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How to use
Ingredients
- Fish mint(Fresh leaves)
Instructions
- (No cooking) *Rolled raw alongside other herbs with Banh Xeo or grilled meats.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
None
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
None (Irreplaceable pungent aroma)
Pairing
Banh Xeo / Grilled meats
Trivia
Japanese often reject it at first as smelling like a 'gutter', but once accustomed, it becomes the ultimate boss of herbs you can't live without.
Eating tips & etiquette
Never eaten alone; layered with pork and mint on lettuce and dipped in sauce, the fishy smell magically flips into 'refreshing'.
Allergen
None