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CORIANDER
Coriander is the seed of Coriandrum sativum, a plant in the parsley
family.
The seed is globular and almost round, brown to yellow red, and
1/5 inch in diameter with alternating straight and wavy ridges.
Traditional Ethnic Uses
Coriander is used in Indian curries, gin, American cigarettes, and
sausages.
Taste and Aroma
Coriander has a mild, distinctive taste similar to a blend of lemon and
sage.
A Few Ideas
Coriander is not interchangeable with cilantro, although they are from
the same plant. Ground Coriander seed is traditional in desserts and
sweet pastries as well as in curries, meat, and seafood dishes with
South American, Indian, Mediterranean, and African origins. Add it to
stews and marinades for a Mediterranean flavour.
Coriander will keep longer if it is washed
and placed into a damp tea towel in the crisper bin of the fridge.
Will last about a week
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