Saturday, December 9, 2006

What is Coriander?

Coriander comes from the seed of the Cilantro plant and is made into a spice. Coriander is a member of the carrot family. The seeds are brownish in colour, they are quite small and round. Morocco and Spain are the leading produces of Coriander.

Commonly used in Asian type cuisines, and particularly curries it is often used in conjunction with ginger. It is commonly believed to be one of the first spices used by mankind!

As a spice it is often used in marinades and ideal for sprinkling over meats or salads, Coriander seeds can be used either ground or as the whole seed.

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