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parsley
A green herb used as a garnish and flavoring in cooking. In Japan, curly parsley is the most common variety and is frequently used as a decorative garnish on Western-style dishes.
From English "parsley." In Japan, パセリ typically refers to curly-leaf parsley, which is widely used as a garnish on 洋食 (Western-style) dishes.
Common collocations
- パセリを添える: to garnish with parsley
- パセリを刻む: to chop parsley
- パセリを散らす: to sprinkle parsley
- 乾燥パセリ: dried parsley
- イタリアンパセリ: Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
Cultural note
In Japanese restaurants, パセリ is often placed as a garnish on plates of 洋食 like ハンバーグ or オムライス. Whether to eat the garnish parsley is a common topic of casual debate among Japanese people. Many leave it uneaten, though it is perfectly edible and nutritious.