A CLOSER LOOK
How to recognize it
Green pointed leaves with toothed edges, arranged in opposite pairs on slender stems.
In the kitchen
Chopped into aromatic dips, including accompaniments to Wushan caidoufu.
This refers to spearmint leaves, not coriander or fish mint (Houttuynia). Local herb names can vary.
Ask about this ingredient
这道菜里有留兰香吗？
Does this dish contain Spearmint?
A few dishes to explore
These examples use this ingredient in typical or optional preparations. Open the dish to see the distinction; a restaurant’s recipe can differ.
