ผักชีลาว
dill
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This word refers to dill, an aromatic herb with fine, feathery leaves that is used to flavor food.
dill
Dill, a feathery aromatic herb commonly used in northeastern and northern Thai cooking.
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ฉันชอบกลิ่นผักชีลาว chǎn chɔ̂ɔp klìn phàkchiilaaw I like the smell of dill. ฉันชอบกลิ่นผักชีลาว details
Learning notes
Explanation
ผักชีลาว is dill, an herb known for its fine, feathery leaves and distinctive fresh aroma. Although the name contains ผักชี (“coriander”) and ลาว (“Lao” or “Laos”), the whole expression is the established Thai name for dill and should be learned as a single unit. It is especially common in northeastern and northern Thai cooking. Its leaves and tender stems are added to dishes such as แกงอ่อม to provide aroma and flavor. When sold at a market, a bunch may be counted with กำ or มัด.
Usage
It is used when buying dill at a market, reading recipes, or discussing ingredients and flavors. Common combinations include ใส่ผักชีลาว (“add dill”), ซอยผักชีลาว (“finely slice dill”), and กลิ่นผักชีลาว (“the smell of dill”).
Caution
Do not confuse ผักชีลาว with ผักชี, which normally means coriander or cilantro. Despite the similarity in their Thai names, they are different herbs.