Herbs · Fresh
Vietnamese balm
Also called kinh giới, Vietnamese lemon balm, Vietnamese mint balm
Serrated leaves with a lemony, minty aroma; eaten raw on Vietnamese herb plates with grilled meats, bánh xèo and noodle dishes.
What can replace it
- T2 · GoodLemon balm
Milder and less pungent.
- T2 · GoodMint
Cooler; missing the lemony note.
- T3 · In a pinchLemongrass
Lemony aroma but not a leafy herb; chop very finely. (use 0.5× the amount)
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