About... Coriander
June 23rd 2009 03:49
Coriander is a year-round herb that is green, soft and fragrant. All parts of the plant can be used in different ways, making it a versatile herb.
In the Americas, it is known as cilantro, and its seeds are known as coriander. In other parts of the world, it’s called coriander, and the seeds, coriander seeds. In Asia it sometimes go by Chinese parsley, and the seeds are coriander seeds.
The leaves are typically used as a garnish; the seeds as a spice in various types of cuisines, and its stalk in the cooking process to add more flavour to the dish. The leaves and the seeds, however, have a completely different taste and use – you can’t really substitute one for the other.
The strong aroma of the coriander leaves may put-off many as the pungent smell is evident even with just light bruising of the leaves, or as you pluck it off the stems. I was never a fan of it – it used to revolt me! Maybe it’s age and my tastebuds have acquired it, but over time and having had it with different dishes, I’ve grown to like it a lot.
I’ve found it to be a fantastic complement to seafood, curries and many Asian dishes. Whether as a garnish or as part of a recipe, coriander is an herb that is quite understated.
Notes...
> Coriander is a good source of Thiamin and Zinc, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Folate and Potassium, among other vitamins and minerals.
> Flat-leaf parsley is similar (and looks similar) to coriander, but has a milder taste. It’s a good substitute for coriander if you can’t tolerate the pungent coriander.
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Comment by Jason King
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I have starte dbeing able to eat stuff with coriander root in it and recently cooked something with the seeds but those leaves - they are my poison ivy.
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...but I can totally understand how you feel...
I hate spring onions...scallions...anything in that *family* which means onions are a big *bleaaaaaah* :- & Like you I can taste it (and smell it!) no matter how little is used...gives me a headache! Ugh!
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