Is this Vietnamese Coriander or a weed?
dragon49
7 years ago
Featured Answer
Sort by:Oldest
Comments (13)
callirhoe123
7 years agofloral_uk z.8/9 SW UK
7 years agoRelated Discussions
Vietnamese Herbs
Comments (7)Hi, This is what I have always done. With mint,basil,ngo om, I always remove the leaves from bottem of the stem and put them in water so the roots can grow (about 3-6 days) then when the sun is down I put it in the garden. Within next few days they are stronger and with the already new roots they are less likely to die or wilt. With my experience is pick young stems and whatever that does not grow roots toss them out. I also do this with green onions and lemongrass. :) Happy gardening.. btw with ngo gai I put them in a big ceramic pot and plant them from seeds mine are still small but I put them under the deck or where theres mainly shaded area. Another vietnamese herb thats use in Pho Ga and Hu Tieu and springrolls is He (chinese garlic chives) very GOOD if you can grow them out thick and they have such a pleasant garlicky smell to it. Happy Gardening.:)...See MoreVietnamese veggies/fruits
Comments (4)Some of the fruits, vegetables, herbs are: Vietnamese spinach (Malabar, Buffalo spinach) Hottuynia cordata or LizardÂs tail Small & large taro Chinese yucca White yam Various greens, specialty mustards, Chrysanthemum greens Possibly spiny chayote Jicima; combine with carrots & marinated for a garnish. Yard long beans Specialty taro stems Specialty peppers, squashes, including obo & hubbard varieties. You might also see Thai eggplants, such as the India, Kermit or purple prince varieties. Some of the fruits found include: Jackfruit Dragon fruit There are certain annona species native to Vietnam, but you will not find them here. Probably pumello Imported tamarind Rambutan Specialty papayas, guavas Litchi, Logans There are also many herbs & others: Shitaki mushrooms Water chestnuts Eryngium foetidum Long coriander Thai basil Rice paddy herb: Limnophila aromatica Spearmint Chinese celery Galangal, turmeric (orange; possibly yellow) Thai basil Shiso (red & purple) Burdock Lemon grass (Cymbopogon citrate) Fish mint (Houttuynia cordata) Vietnamese coriander (Polygonum odoratum) Some call this rau ram, but it has a different name in the markets. There are plan & variegated varieties Sorrel If you want to grow a garden with these plants, you can start most of them from grocery store produce. Plants you can not start may be sold at the stores....See MoreVietnamese Peppers covered with aphids
Comments (6)HabBob, I've heard the same thing on another forum. About the bugs that is. If my spraying regime dosn't work I'll give that a try. I just thought they might be a little root bound and that may contribute to them being prone to insects. I potted up one of them and sprayed it with Neem. I read somewhere that aphids like humid conditions, and lush growth like what I've been having. When I went to move others (they were in a circle surrounding a tree) they were rooted to the ground below into mulch. I wanted to spread them out to provide better air movement. Thanks for the info on the beneficials. Dean...See MoreVietnamese Summer Rolls
Comments (43)Hi Lars Vietnamese Spring Rolls ingredients 1 recipe Shrimp Filling or Chicken-Crabmeat Filling 1 recipe Lime Dipping Sauce 1 12-ounce bottle warm beer 7 to 9 8-1/2-inch-diameter rice papers 1 head bibb or Boston lettuce, finely shredded Snipped fresh cilantro Snipped fresh mint leaves Snipped daikon (Oriental white radish) directions Prepare Shrimp Filling or Chicken-Crabmeat Filling. Prepare Lime Dipping Sauce; set aside. Pour beer into a pie plate. Carefully dip rice papers into beer, one at a time. Place papers, not touching, on clean, dry kitchen towels. Let soften for a few minutes until pliable. Place 1/4 cup shredded lettuce on bottom part of each rice paper. Place about 1/3 cup filling on the lettuce near the curved edge of the paper. Fold in ends. Beginning at that edge, tightly roll up the rice paper. Place, seam side down, on a plate. Cover with a damp towel. Repeat with remaining filling and papers. Cover and chill up to 2 hours. Diagonally cut each roll in half crosswise. Transfer spring rolls to a serving plate. Serve with bowls of Lime Dipping Sauce, cilantro, mint leaves, and shredded daikon. Makes 14 appetizers. Shrimp Filling: In a bowl pour enough hot water to cover 1 ounce rice sticks and 1 dry wood ear (cloud ear) mushroom. Let stand for 30 minutes to soften. Heat 1 tablespoon cooking oil in a wok or medium skillet. Add 1 tablespoon chopped green onion and 4 minced cloves minced garlic; stir-fry for 30 seconds. Add 1/4 cup shredded carrot and 1/2 teaspoon sugar; stir-fry for 1 minute. Remove pan from heat. Drain rice sticks and wood ear; finely chop. Add to vegetable mixture. Stir in 8 ounces finely chopped, cooked, peeled, and deveined shrimp and 1 tablespoon fish sauce. Chicken-Crabmeat Filling: In a bowl pour enough hot water to cover 1 ounce bean threads (cellophane noodles) and 1/2 ounce dried black Chinese mushrooms. Let stand for 30 minutes to soften. Heat 1 tablespoon cooking oil in a wok or medium skillet . Add 6 ounces finely chopped skinless, boneless chicken breast; stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes or until no longer pink. Push to side of wok. Add 1/4 cup chopped onion and 1 minced clove garlic; stir-fry for 1 minute. Remove from heat. Drain, remove cartilage, and flake one 6- or 7-ounce can crabmeat, or thaw, drain, and flake one 6-ounce package frozen crabmeat. Stir crabmeat and 1 tablespoon fish sauce into chicken mixture. Drain bean threads and mushrooms; finely chop and add to chicken mixture. Lime Dipping Sauce: In serving bowl combine 1/2 cup fresh lime juice, 6 tablespoons fish sauce, 6 tablespoons water, 2 tablespoons sugar, 3 minced cloves garlic, and 2 seeded and minced red chili peppers. Let stand for 30 minutes to 1 hour before serving. Makes 1-1/3 cups. Here is a link that might be useful: vietnam things to do...See Moredragon49
7 years agofloral_uk z.8/9 SW UK
7 years agoSW (Sydney, USDA 10b)
7 years agongan0907
7 years agodragon49
7 years agofloral_uk z.8/9 SW UK
7 years agofatamorgana2121
7 years agoPerma Ria NC
3 years agoErin Seale
3 years agoKhang Bao
9 months ago
Related Stories
FARM YOUR YARDAdvice on Canyon Farming From L.A.'s Vegetable Whisperer
See how a screened garden house and raised beds help an edible garden in a Los Angeles canyon thrive
Full StoryEDIBLE GARDENSGarden BFFs? Why Your Vegetables Are Begging for Companion Plants
Foster friendships among plants for protection from pests, pollination support and color camaraderie
Full StoryGARDENING GUIDES4 Herb Container Gardens for Fabulous Global Cuisine
Tingle your taste buds with the unbeatable taste of fresh herbs in your Italian, Asian, Mexican or French fare
Full StoryGARDENING AND LANDSCAPINGWorld of Design: 10 Home Gardeners Show Us Their Sweet Summer Harvests
From New York to Tokyo, these gardeners have turned their yards, terraces and rooftops into places of bounty
Full StorySPRING GARDENINGSpring Gardens Are Waking — Here’s What to Do in March
Excitement fills the air when gardens come back to life. These guides will help you make the most of yours
Full StoryEDIBLE GARDENS12 Essential Herbs for Your Edible Garden
Make home cooking and drinks even better with herbs plucked from your own backyard or windowsill pot
Full StoryBEDROOMSGuessing Game: What Might Our Bedrooms Say About Us?
For entertainment only; actual accuracy may vary. Always don fun goggles and engage your imagination before playing!
Full StoryGARDENING GUIDESGrow a Beautiful Fall Garden in a Pot
Welcome autumn with 7 gorgeous plants that thrive in containers and enliven your porch or patio throughout the cooler season
Full StoryDECORATING GUIDES12 Ways to Cool Your Home Without Air Conditioning
If your summer energy bill is leaving you hot under the collar, consider these savvy alternate strategies for cooling down
Full StoryGARDENING GUIDES10 Easy Edibles for First-Time Gardeners
Focus on these beginner-friendly vegetables, herbs, beans and salad greens to start a home farm with little fuss
Full Story
dragon49Original Author