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Definition
Parsley; a green herb commonly used in Western cuisine.
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How it's used
Commonly used in the context of Western cooking, this term refers specifically to curly or flat-leaf parsley. It is often treated as a garnish or a minor ingredient rather than a main vegetable. You will frequently hear it mentioned when discussing recipes for pasta or steak.
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There is some parsley sprinkled on this plate of pasta.
Have you bought the parsley yet?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 芫荽, which is the Chinese coriander used in Asian dishes. They have very different flavors and are not interchangeable in most recipes.
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