What is the 'parsley' that is so often used in Asian cooking?

Question

It isn't really cilantro, or curley leaf and the Asians I have asked don't know any English word for it...

Answer 1

Another name for cilantro (Spanish name) is Chinese parsley. Flat or curly-leafed parselies aren't used in Chinese cooking.

Answer 2

it's italian, or flat-leaf parsley. you can find it in any half decent grocery store.

Answer 3

I didn't think they used parsley in their meals. i thought they used a lot of bouy choy etc (not to sure of the spelling)

Answer 4

in England, we usually use parsley, with fish,

Answer 5

It's called mitsuba = trefoil = honewort  The Japanese use this to flavor soups and salads.  Substitutes:  watercress

There is a website that is helpful with Asian herbs.

http://asiarecipe.com/asianherbs.html

Answer 6

its not used in asian cooking :P

if you don't know the name then we can't tell you why its used :P