What is Coriander?

The term "coriander" is often used to reference to spices made of dry fruit plant Coriandrum sativum . This herb, which is also called the plant Cilantro or Chinese parsley, is a member of the family of carrots and parsley. Fruits or seeds are small and round, with brown or yellowish color. Sometimes they are referred to as coriander or coriander seeds. The leaves of the plant are often referred to as coriander leaves or coriander.

and Coriandrum sativum plants, leaves and even its roots are edible, although they have very clear tastes and use. The herb has a light and fresh taste, colored with lemon. It is commonly used in curry or other Asian kitchens and is often combined with ginger. Coriander is also used to flavor sausages and is even used in the production of some cigarettes. The coriander leaves have a very pungent taste that often causes extreme reactions, with most people either Lo or hating.

uses

seeds can be usedthe whole or the country. One unit of ground coriander can be replaced by one unit of coriander seeds in many recipes. Whole seeds can also be sprinkled over salads or meat when baked. Ground spices are ideal for creating spicy friction and often used in marinades. Coriander leaves are often used as ornaments in many salsa and guacamole recipes.

cultivation

Coriandrum sativum is easy to grow and develop quickly. It can be grown inside or in most warm climate, but it is particularly suitable for an environment where the years are hot and dry for years. The fruit usually ripens at the end of the summer and should be thoroughly dried before they are used. They are dried by cutting the stems and suspension of the plant cutters upside down. One should not use hot air to dry the seeds, because it reduces the gentle taste of the spice.

History

This plant was fistVana in India, China and Egypt for thousands of years. Coriander is considered one of the first spices used by man, and there are references to spices in early Sanskrit documents, the Bible and the ancient Chinese and middle eastern stories. He gained an early reputation as an aphrodisiac and a stimulant of appetite. Recently it has gained popularity in western and southwest cuisine. At the beginning of the 21st century, Spain and Morocco were some of the leading manufacturers of this spice.