Cilantro / Coriander

Coriandre

What it is

Coriander seeds were found in Tutankhamun’s tomb, making it one of the oldest herbs humans carry with them. A single gene decides its fate on your tongue: for most it sings of citrus, for the unlucky few it tastes of soap.

In the kitchen

Leaves and seeds are two different ingredients: the leaf is a finishing herb, the seed a warm spice. Never swap one for the other.

Goes with

Chili pepper Coconut milk Ginger Mango Cumin Shrimp Rice

Same species

Coriander seed Zhoug

Also used with

Amba Andaliman Arracacha Avocado oil Banana blossom Basmati rice

In season alongside

Lovage Papalo Peppermint Shiso Basil Buckler-leaf sorrel

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