Re: [CH] Thai Herb ???
Michael Bailes (frgntgar@ozemail.com.au)
Sun, 25 Jan 1998 12:17:56 +1100
>>>> Sort of on topic ?
>>>> Does anyone Know The Botanical name for a Thai Herb -Goes in Thai fish
>>>> Soups , used when about 3 inches tall ,5 or 6 leaves with upward
>>>> pointing serrations with a little sharp hair at their end . Tastes like
>>>> Coriander/Cillantro only a bit stronger ,not much just a bit .
>>>> I have just acquired 4 plants , apparently when it goes to seed most are
>>>> viable and tend to carpet the area where they are grown .???
>>>> Luke in Oz
>>>> Michael Bailes ?? -I can get some more.
Sounds alittle like :
what we call "Rau Ram" or "Vietmaese mint". I think is a better herb to
groe than corriander.
It has exactly the same flavour as corriander LEAF + a little heat
It is very easy to grow and is perrennial.
I have not seen it seed- probably needs awarmer climate but it is easy to
propagate by division or cuttings.
I think there is something on our web page about it under Asian herbs or
herbs that go with Chilli.
I would need to see a leaf of your plant to be sure
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