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2006-10-04 02:45:44 · 4 answers · asked by Lin H 1 in Home & Garden Other - Home & Garden

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coriander is also known as Chinese parsley or cilantro

2006-10-04 02:47:53 · answer #1 · answered by ♪ ♫ ☮ NYbron ☮ ♪ ♫ 6 · 0 0

It is the seeds to the cilantro plant. Not necessarily a vegetable.
Mexican friends of mine use it as a breath freshener - chewing on the seeds.

Cilantro is a member of the carrot family and is botanically-known as Coriandrum sativum. The plant and leaves are called cilantro in the Americas, while the seeds (used as a spice) are called coriander (see below). To confuse matters further, the leaves are often referred to as Mexican parsley, Chinese parsley, and coriander.

The leaves (which do resemble flat-leaf parsley), stems, and even the root of the cilantro plant are edible. The most common description of the taste by those who do not care for cilantro is, "It tastes like soap." Those who enjoy this herb agree that the flavor is definitely strong and pungent,.... Cilantro is sold fresh by the bunch in the produce section of most markets. Dried cilantro is available in some areas, but it is pretty much worthless since the flavor and aroma are lost in the drying process.

Coriander is one of the oldest herbs and spices on record. Coriander was mentioned in the Bible, and the seeds have been found in ruins dating back to 5000 B.C. Its name comes from the Greek word koris, meaning a stinky bug, no doubt a reference to the strong aroma given off by the cilantro plant leaves when they are bruised.

Although the term coriander is used in much of the world in reference to both cilantro leaves and seeds, in the Americas, it generally refers to the dried cilantro seeds which are used as a spice both in whole form and ground. You'll need to pay special attention to the recipe instructions as well as to how the ingredient is listed to determine whether the author intends the seeds or the leaves to be used in the recipe. Coriander seeds have a bit of a spicy, citrus flavor and are available in the spice aisle of most markets.

2006-10-04 10:03:26 · answer #2 · answered by joules 2 · 0 0

CILANTRO SEEDS!

2006-10-04 10:01:03 · answer #3 · answered by Bonno 6 · 0 0

it is an herb

2006-10-04 09:48:17 · answer #4 · answered by newheartin03 4 · 0 0

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