Coriander, Ground - 45g pouch
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$5.99
Ground Coriander - 45g pouch
Ground coriander is simply whole coriander seeds that have been milled to release their aromatic flavour. Ground coriander seeds are widely used in Thai and Indian cuisines as it provides a distinctive taste and aroma. The aroma it gives off is strong but sweet, like a mixture of cinnamon, rose, orange and clove.
If you prefer a more pungent taste and crunchy texture try our whole coriander seed.
Ingredients: Coriander Seed
Enjoy Me...
- As a spice, coriander is frequently found in Indian cuisine in masalas (spice mixes) and curries, as well as in Mexican and Latin American cuisine. It is often paired with cumin, and makes a great ingredient in spice rubs.
- It also goes well in a marinade for tofu with lemon zest, garlic and honey served with jasmine brown rice.
How Interesting...
- The coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum) produces both the herb cilantro and the spice coriander. A member of the parsley family, coriander comes from the Mediterranean and Middle East, and also has a long tradition of use in Asia.
- Besides food, coriander has been used medicinally for thousands of years to treat everything from upset stomach and various digestive issues, to joint pain, toothaches, measles and even hemorrhoids. A stimulant, it is believed to increase milk flow in breast-feeding women, and in traditional Indian medicine it is considered a diuretic. The essential oil extracted from coriander has been shown to have antimicrobial effects, explaining the long-held belief that coriander helps prevent food spoilage.
| Enjoy Me... | |
| 1. | As a spice, coriander is frequently found in Indian cuisine in masalas (spice mixes) and curries, as well as in Mexican and Latin American cuisine. It is often paired with cumin, and makes a great ingredient in spice rubs. |
| 2. | It also goes well in a marinade for tofu with lemon zest, garlic and honey served with jasmine brown rice. |
| How Interesting... | |
| 1. | The coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum) produces both the herb cilantro and the spice coriander. A member of the parsley family, coriander comes from the Mediterranean and Middle East, and also has a long tradition of use in Asia. |
| 2. | Besides food, coriander has been used medicinally for thousands of years to treat everything from upset stomach and various digestive issues, to joint pain, toothaches, measles and even hemorrhoids. A stimulant, it is believed to increase milk flow in breast-feeding women, and in traditional Indian medicine it is considered a diuretic. The essential oil extracted from coriander has been shown to have antimicrobial effects, explaining the long-held belief that coriander helps prevent food spoilage. |
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