Daun Kesom

Herb

Daun Kesom

A tier

Daun kesom is the Malay name for laksa/Vietnamese coriander leaf—standard in Malaysian recipes and markets. Peppery citrus aroma defines many Malay and Nyonya herb stacks. Chiffonade over laksa, nasi kerabu accompaniments, and salads. Daun kesom freezes poorly; use fresh. Identical botanically to rau răm.

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Characteristics

Preparations

Fresh ChopLaksaMalay Salad

Traits

FreshFresh Only BestKesomLaksa CultureMalayMalay NamePeppery

History

MY

Malay cookery used daun kesom as a core aromatic herb.

MY

Markets sold daun kesom widely on the peninsula.

Malaysian cookbooks abroad retained the Malay name.

Grocery tags in SE Asia often said daun kesom.

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