Herb or Spice
Mitsuba
About This Entry
Mitsuba is a Japanese trefoil herb with celery-parsley aroma used in chawanmushi and soups — its subtle fines-herb character pairs with sake, light sake-style whites, and delicate fish wines.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Common Culinary Uses
- salmon fillet
At a Glance
Group
Fresh Herbs
Classification
Herbs & Spices
Usage intensity
accent
Scientific name
Cryptotaenia japonica
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Mitsuba
- Classification
- Herbs & Spices
- Group
- Fresh Herbs
- Scientific name
- Cryptotaenia japonica
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- accent