Herb
Mixed herbs
Also called Vietnamese herbs, sawtooth, Thai basil, mint
What it is
A stand-in for the plate of herbs served with phở and many Vietnamese meals.
Origin
Southeast Asia for the usual phở plate.
Flavour
Mint, basil, sawtooth, lime leaf — bright and peppery.
How to use it
Let people add their own. Do not cook them into the broth.
Storage
Fridge, treat like salad.
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What is Mixed herbs?
A stand-in for the plate of herbs served with phở and many Vietnamese meals.
How do I use Mixed herbs?
Let people add their own. Do not cook them into the broth.
How do I store Mixed herbs?
Fridge, treat like salad.
What does it taste like?
Mint, basil, sawtooth, lime leaf — bright and peppery.
Nutrition
Per 100g · estimate · USDA FoodData Central averages and equivalent published tables. Values are typical, not lab tests of your shopping bag.
Recipes using it
Phở bò
Phở bò
Vietnamese beef noodle soup: a long, clear-ish broth, rice noodles, herbs, and a table full of finishing flavours.
4 hrA bit of work🌶️
Larb
ลาบ
Isaan minced-meat salad — lime, fish sauce, toasted rice powder, herbs. Heat that wants sticky rice.
25 minEasy🌶️🌶️🌶️
Gỏi cuốn
Gỏi cuốn
Fresh rice-paper rolls — prawn or pork, herbs, noodles — dipped in peanut or nước chấm. Not fried.
40 minMediumNo chilli
Bún chả
Bún chả
Hanoi grilled pork, rice noodles, a sweet-sour dipping broth, and a pile of herbs.
1 hr 45 minMediumNo chilli
Bún bò Huế
Bún bò Huế
A central Vietnamese beef-and-lemongrass noodle soup — thicker noodles, a redder broth, and more chilli than phở.
3 hr 30 minA bit of work🌶️🌶️🌶️
Chorba Hamra bel Frik (Algerian Lamb, Tomato, and Freekeh Soup)
Chorba Hamra bel Frik
Chorba Hamra bel Frik (Algerian Lamb, Tomato, and Freekeh Soup) from Algeria. Times were inferred from the source steps.
56 minA bit of workNo chilli
Apricot & Turkish delight mess
Apricot & Turkish delight mess from Turkey. Times are typical for this kind of dish.
10 minMediumNo chilli
Baba Ghanoush
Baba Ghanoush from Syria. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 10 minMedium🌶️
Blackberry Fool
Blackberry Fool from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 20 minA bit of workNo chilli
Cacik
Cacik from Turkey. Times were inferred from the source steps.
12 hr 15 minEasyNo chilli
Chicken Quinoa Greek Salad
Chicken Quinoa Greek Salad from Greece. Times were inferred from the source steps.
14 minMedium🌶️
Corba
Corba from Turkey. Times were inferred from the source steps.
47 minA bit of workNo chilli
Eton Mess
Eton Mess from United Kingdom. Times are typical for this kind of dish.
45 minEasyNo chilli
Griddled aubergines with sesame dressing
Griddled aubergines with sesame dressing from Turkey. Times were inferred from the source steps.
13 minMediumNo chilli
Imam bayildi with BBQ lamb & tzatziki
Imam bayildi with BBQ lamb & tzatziki from Turkey. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 14 minA bit of workNo chilli
Pizza Express Margherita
Pizza Express Margherita from Italy. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 22 minA bit of workNo chilli
Prawn & noodle salad with crispy shallots
Prawn & noodle salad with crispy shallots from Vietnam. Times were inferred from the source steps.
13 minA bit of work🌶️
Roast aubergine with goat's cheese & toasted flatbread
Roast aubergine with goat's cheese & toasted flatbread from Turkey. Times were inferred from the source steps.
43 minMedium🌶️
Salmon Avocado Salad
Salmon Avocado Salad from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.
14 minMediumNo chilli
Turkish lamb pilau
Turkish lamb pilau from Turkey. Times were inferred from the source steps.
23 minMediumNo chilli
Spicy Arrabiata Penne
Spicy Arrabiata Penne from Italy. Times were inferred from the source steps.
26 minMedium🌶️
Spicy North African Potato Salad
Spicy North African Potato Salad from Morocco. Times were inferred from the source steps.
40 minMedium🌶️
Stuffed Lamb Tomatoes
Stuffed Lamb Tomatoes from Greece. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 10 minA bit of workNo chilli
Thai green chicken soup
Thai green chicken soup from Thailand. Times were inferred from the source steps.
31 minA bit of workNo chilli
Thai Green Curry
Thai Green Curry from Thailand. Times were inferred from the source steps.
36 minMediumNo chilli
Turkish-style lamb
Turkish-style lamb from Turkey. Times were inferred from the source steps.
15 minMediumNo chilli
Vietnamese Grilled Pork (bun-thit-nuong)
Grilled Pork
Vietnamese Grilled Pork (bun-thit-nuong) from Vietnam. Times were inferred from the source steps.
9 hr 35 minA bit of workNo chilli
Vietnamese pork salad
Vietnamese pork salad from Vietnam. Times were inferred from the source steps.
22 minA bit of work🌶️
Vietnamese veg parcels
Vietnamese veg parcels from Vietnam. Times were inferred from the source steps.
24 hr 10 minA bit of work🌶️
Beef pho
Beef pho from Vietnam. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 3 minA bit of work🌶️
Bigos (Hunters Stew)
Bigos
Bigos (Hunters Stew) from Poland. Times were inferred from the source steps.
3 hr 26 minA bit of work🌶️
Lamb & apricot meatballs
Lamb & apricot meatballs from Turkey. Times were inferred from the source steps.
25 minMediumNo chilli
Thai curry noodle soup
Thai curry noodle soup from Thailand. Times were inferred from the source steps.
19 minMedium🌶️
Vietnamese chicken salad
Vietnamese chicken salad from Vietnam. Times are typical for this kind of dish.
40 minA bit of work🌶️
Vietnamese prawn spiralized rolls
Vietnamese prawn spiralized rolls from Vietnam. Times are typical for this kind of dish.
20 minMedium🌶️
Aubergine couscous salad
Aubergine couscous salad from Turkey. Times were inferred from the source steps.
35 minMediumNo chilli
Ezme
Ezme from Turkey. Times are typical for this kind of dish.
10 minA bit of work🌶️
Lamb Tzatziki Burgers
Lamb Tzatziki Burgers from Greece. Times were inferred from the source steps.
25 minMediumNo chilli
Turkey Bánh mì
Turkey Bánh mì from Vietnam. Times were inferred from the source steps.
25 minMedium🌶️
Tangy carrot, cabbage & onion salad
Tangy carrot, cabbage & onion salad from Vietnam. Times are typical for this kind of dish.
10 minMedium🌶️
Vegan banh mi
Vegan banh mi from Vietnam. Times were inferred from the source steps.
15 minMediumNo chilli
Vietnamese lamb shanks with sweet potatoes
Vietnamese lamb shanks with sweet potatoes from Vietnam. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 11 minA bit of work🌶️
Beetroot latkes
Beetroot latkes from Ukraine. Times were inferred from the source steps.
25 minMediumNo chilli
Spicy Thai prawn noodles
Spicy Thai prawn noodles from Thailand. Times were inferred from the source steps.
16 minMedium🌶️
Lamb Biryani
Lamb Biryani from India. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 54 minA bit of work🌶️
Passion fruit mousse
Passion fruit mousse from Venezuela. Times were inferred from the source steps.
2 hr 25 minMediumNo chilli
Leg of Lamb Armenian-Style
Leg of Lamb Armenian-Style from Armenia. Times were inferred from the source steps.
2 hr 40 minMediumNo chilli
Strawberry tart
Strawberry tart from Denmark. Times were inferred from the source steps.
40 minA bit of workNo chilli
Layered mango custard
Layered mango custard from Dominica. Times were inferred from the source steps.
10 hr 25 minMediumNo chilli
Nom Banh Chok – Cambodian Noodle Soup
Nom Banh Chok – Cambodian Noodle Soup from Cambodia. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 1 minMedium🌶️
Jajek
Jajek from Armenia. Times are typical for this kind of dish.
40 minEasyNo chilli
Potato Moussaka Recipe
Potato Moussaka Recipe from Bulgaria. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 53 minA bit of workNo chilli
Easy White Bean Soup
Easy White Bean Soup from Bulgaria. Times were inferred from the source steps.
10 hr 27 minA bit of workNo chilli
Slow-cooked, Wadadli-spiced Cubano pork belly
Blitz all the marinade ingredients in a food processor or with a hand blender. Lay the pork in a large dish, pour over the marinade, then turn the meat in the mixture, rubbing in the marinade all over and making sure eve
10 hr 15 minA bit of work🌶️
Lao Naem Khao
Lao Naem Khao from Laos. Times are typical for this kind of dish.
35 minA bit of workNo chilli