Vietnamese mint (rau húng quế) — actually Thai basil's cousin with anise-spicy notes. Tossed in phở garnish plates, banh xeo, summer rolls.
Across cuisines
Vietnamese mint, also known as laksa leaf, is a herb used in Southeast Asian cooking. It has a distinctive spicy and citrusy flavor, often used in soups, salads, and as a garnish for dishes like laksa.
