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Ngo Om

Limnophila aromatica Allergen-Free
Ngo Om

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Plantaginaceae
  • Primary Cuisine Vietnamese
  • Seasonality Year-Round (especially in tropical climates)
  • Source Plant (Leaves, Stems)

¿Qué es Ngo Om?

A Vietnamese herb with a distinctive citrusy, cumin-like, and slightly camphoraceous flavor, essential in many sour soups and curries.

¿A qué sabe Ngo Om?

Ngo Om tiene un sabor citrusy, cumin, slightly peppery, camphoraceous, menthol con aromas pungent, lemon-peppery, earthy.

Taste
Citrusy, Cumin, Slightly Peppery, Camphoraceous, Menthol
Texture
Succulent, Tender
Aroma
Pungent, Lemon-Peppery, Earthy
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Información Nutricional

Per 5 g (small bunch)
Calories20 kcal
Total Fat0.3 g
Saturated Fat0.1 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein2.0 g
Total Carbohydrate3.0 g
Dietary Fiber1.0 g
Total Sugars0.5 g
Calcium80 mg
Iron1.5 mg
Potassium250 mg

El Secreto del Chef

Like most delicate herbs, add Ngo Om to soups and dishes in the last few minutes of cooking or as a fresh garnish to preserve its distinct aroma and flavor.

Sustitutos y Proporciones de Ngo Om

El mejor sustituto para Ngo Om es Culantro + Lemon Zest, usado en una proporción de 1:1 culantro, 1/4 tsp zest. Culantro provides a strong, earthy base, while lemon zest adds the crucial citrusy brightness.

Sustitutos para Ngo Om con proporciones
Sustituto Proporción Mejor para
Culantro + Lemon Zest Mejor 1:1 culantro, 1/4 tsp zest Culantro provides a strong, earthy base, while lemon zest adds the crucial citrusy brightness.
Mexican Tarragon (Mexican Marigold Mint) 1:1 Offers an anise-like, slightly peppery flavor that can mimic some of Ngo Om's aromatic qualities.
Fresh Mint + Small pinch of Cumin 1:1 mint, pinch cumin Mint brings freshness, and a tiny amount of ground cumin can provide a hint of the characteristic warm spice.
Vietnamese Balm (Kinh Gioi) 1:1 While different, it offers a distinct lemony-minty flavor profile common in Vietnamese cuisine.

Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Ngo Om

  1. Look for firm, unblemished stems and bright green leaves.
  2. Avoid any yellowing or slimy parts.
  3. Store like other fresh herbs.

¿Con Qué Combina Bien Ngo Om?

  • Vietnamese sour soups (Canh Chua)
  • curries
  • hot pots
  • seafood
  • grilled meats
  • tamarind
  • pineapple.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿A qué sabe Ngo Om?

Citrusy, Cumin, Slightly Peppery, Camphoraceous, Menthol Pungent, Lemon-Peppery, Earthy

¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Ngo Om?

El mejor sustituto es Culantro + Lemon Zest (1:1 culantro, 1/4 tsp zest). Culantro provides a strong, earthy base, while lemon zest adds the crucial citrusy brightness.

¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Ngo Om?

Look for firm, unblemished stems and bright green leaves. Avoid any yellowing or slimy parts. Store like other fresh herbs.

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