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The recipe refers to "coriander." Is this reference to actual coriander herb or to cilantro? So far I have been unable to find coriander but abl...

...e to find cilantro. Per my research, cilantro and coriander are not the same and may not be used interchangably. I found whole coriander seeds. Please let me know what I should use. Thanks

Robin
  • Posted by: Robin
  • February 27, 2014
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stinabee
stinabeeFebruary 28, 2014
Coriander is the same as Cilantro.
Coriander is the name used in Australia (where I'm from), & is the British English term for what is commonly known in the Americas as Ciilantro!
Maedl
MaedlFebruary 27, 2014
If you ever grow coriander/cilantro, you can harvest the seeds young, while they are still green. They are especially fragrant and can be used in recipes that call for coriander seeds.
sexyLAMBCHOPx
sexyLAMBCHOPxFebruary 27, 2014
I stand corrected! Great recipe divasparkle.
Selma |.
Selma |.February 27, 2014
Hello - Coriander leaves and cilantro leaves are the same - and do use the stem too. This is from wikipedia - :Coriander (Coriandrum sativum), also known as cilantro, Chinese parsley or dhania, is an annual herb in the family Apiaceae. " The seeds have a nutty orange flavour, which is totally different to the leaves. If you can't get hold of the leaves then use a little parsley for a much fresher flavour.
sexyLAMBCHOPx
sexyLAMBCHOPxFebruary 27, 2014
The recipe ingredient calls for ,"2 teaspoons dry-roasted whole cumin seeds" not coriander seeds.
Maedl
MaedlFebruary 27, 2014
And the next line calls for chopped coriander.
Maedl
MaedlFebruary 27, 2014
Coriander and cilantro come from the same plant. Coriander usually means the seeds; cilantro refers to the plant's leaves and stems. In this case, you need the fresh cilantro. Don't discard the stems--they have lots of flavor and only need to be chopped up.
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