Eating in China
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Coriander leaves

香菜Xiāngcài

Leaves added to guobacai as a garnish.

Type
Aromatics

A CLOSER LOOK

How to recognize it

A fresh green herb with thin stems and broad, lobed lower leaves; upper leaves can be more finely divided. Look for leafy sprigs, not the small round dried seeds used as a spice.

In the kitchen

A garnish on guobacai.

Leaves rather than dried coriander seeds.

Ask about this ingredient

这道菜里有香菜吗?

Does this dish contain Coriander leaves?

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