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(Text)ExOTIC HERBS- 129 –
Harvest: Snip stems and leaves regularly.
Care: Trim regularly to promote new growth and con-
trol size.Keep It Fresh
Rau ram can be frozen in ice-cube trays (see tips on page 19). Do not dry.In the Kitchen
Dishes: salads, soups, stir-fries, curries
Prep: Use leaves whole, shredded, or
chopped.
Serve: Rau ram is used much like cilan-
tro: added fresh to salads, soups, cur-
ries, and noodle dishes, as well as tacos,
spring rolls, and stir-fries. In Vietnam, it
accompanies meat dishes and is com-
monly served with duck eggs.SUBSTITUTION
- Cilantro + mint
PAIRINGS
Fruits and Vegetables:
bean sprouts, cabbage, coconut,
green beans, mangoes, onions,
papaya, peppers, pineapple,
shallots, spinach, tomatoes, water
chestnuts
Proteins: beef, cashews,
chicken, duck, eggs, fish and
seafood, lamb, pork
Seasonings: basil, bay leaf,
cardamom, chili peppers, chives,
coriander seeds, cumin, curry
powder, fish sauce, galangal,
garlic, ginger, lemongrass, lemon
juice, lime juice, makrut lime,
mint, soy sauce, turmericJob:07-61264 Title:RacePoint - Herb and Spice Companion
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