sả

/saː˧˩˧/

noun★Intermediate— a type of Vietnamese leaf used in cooking

informal

A type of leaf from the Betel vine (Piper betle) used in Vietnamese cuisine, known for its aromatic and slightly peppery flavor.

Lá sả thường được dùng trong món bún bò Huế.

Sả leaves are often used in the dish bún bò Huế.

Nếu không có lá sả, có thể thay bằng lá chanh.

If you don't have sả leaves, you can substitute them with lime leaves.

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Sả leaves are commonly used in central Vietnamese cuisine, particularly in broths and soups.

Collocations

lá sảsả leavesbún bò HuếHuế beef noodle soup

sả leaves

Sả leaves are best used fresh and added towards the end of cooking to preserve their delicate flavor.

Derived from the Vietnamese word for the Betel vine leaf, which is native to Southeast Asia.

Sả leaves are often used fresh in cooking to add a unique, slightly peppery aroma to dishes. They are a key ingredient in central Vietnamese cuisine.

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