Season : All year round
Flavor : Sharp, slightly spicy fragrance with lemony and tangy flavours
Primary uses : In food, Vietnamese coriander is used to flavor soups, stews, salads and for medicinal purposes.
Benefits : The Vietnamese coriander has long, thin, pointy leaves with smooth (non-serrated) edges. The taste is a mix of citrus and mint with a bit of spice which is why it is often called Vietnamese mint or hot mint.