mùi tây

Thân thiện

Món súp gà sẽ thơm ngon hơn nếu rắc thêm một ít mùi tây thái nhỏ.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Parsley: A bright green, leafy herb (Petroselinum crispum) used extensively as a garnish, seasoning, or vegetable in many cuisines. It has a fresh, slightly peppery, and clean flavor.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Rắc một ít mùi tây lên trên món mì ống. (Sprinkle some parsley on top of the pasta.)
  • Mùi tây là một thành phần quan trọng trong tabbouleh. (Parsley is a key ingredient in tabbouleh.)
  • Cô ấy mua một bó mùi tây tươi ở chợ. (She bought a bunch of fresh parsley at the market.)

Advanced Usage

• "rau mùi tây": This is a more descriptive term, explicitly meaning "parsley herb/vegetable."
  • Công thức này yêu cầu rau mùi tây Ý (flat-leaf parsley). (This recipe calls for Italian parsley (flat-leaf parsley).)

Variants and Related Words

• Ngò tây (n): This is a common alternative name for parsley in Vietnamese, used interchangeably with "mùi tây."
  • Bạn thích dùng ngò tây hay mùi tây? (Do you prefer to use 'ngò tây' or 'mùi tây'?)

Synonyms

• Herb: A plant used for flavoring, food, medicine, or fragrance.
• Garnish: An item used to decorate or embellish food.

Notes on Usage

• Important Distinction: In Vietnamese, "mùi" or "rau mùi" typically refers to coriander/cilantro. Adding "tây" (meaning "Western") specifies it as the European herb, parsley. Confusing these two herbs is common for learners.
• Culinary Use: Parsley is often added at the end of cooking or used raw to preserve its fresh flavor and vibrant color. It can be used as a main ingredient in salads (like Middle Eastern tabbouleh) or blended into sauces (like gremolata or chimichurri).

Học thuật

1. (thực vật) Parsley