Vietnamese Coriander

Polygonum odoratum is a perennial herb (member of the knotweed family) known in the English speaking world as Vietnamese Coriander or Vietnamese Mint. It is in fact neither coriander nor mint but is nevertheless a spectacularly delicious, useful and versatile herb.

Ubiquitous in south east Asia, the fresh leaves are used in all sorts of dishes but it is perhaps best-known as a "laksa herb", meaning it is a mainstay addition to the famous and delicious dish, Laksa.