三つ葉(mittsu ha)

[Japanese_Romaji]

Japanese coriander. Yellow sweet clover, bird's foot trefoil, also known as honeywort and wild chervil. This delicate herb is high in carotene and vitamin C. In order to preserve its fragrance, it should never be more than briefly parboiled. Commonly used in salads, custard dishes and clear soups to add aroma, trefoil also is used as a garnish for nabe (a variety of communal one-pot meals) dishes.

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