Mexican coriander.... ?!
is it only grown in central america/caribbean!? what is it usually used for!?
im just curious because im trinidadian and we put it in like everything, i have never been able to describe it to anyone, i just found out the english term!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
im just curious because im trinidadian and we put it in like everything, i have never been able to describe it to anyone, i just found out the english term!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Answers:
Mexican coriander is not regular coriander, or cilantro, but refers to the plant found here: http://en!.wikipedia!.org/wiki/Eryngium_fo!.!.!.
According to that, in addition to being used in the Carribean, "It is also used extensively in Thailand, India, Vietnam, and other parts of Asia as a culinary herb!. This variety of coriander dries well, retaining good color and flavor, making it valuable in the dried herb industry!. It is sometimes used as a substitute for cilantro, but has a much stronger taste!."
Apparently there are also traditional medicinal uses!. There is a picture on the site, and a different name that may help you explain it to others!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
According to that, in addition to being used in the Carribean, "It is also used extensively in Thailand, India, Vietnam, and other parts of Asia as a culinary herb!. This variety of coriander dries well, retaining good color and flavor, making it valuable in the dried herb industry!. It is sometimes used as a substitute for cilantro, but has a much stronger taste!."
Apparently there are also traditional medicinal uses!. There is a picture on the site, and a different name that may help you explain it to others!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
I believe coriander is pretty common all over the world!. In addition to Mexican food (and obviously Trinidad) I also encountered it in Thai, Indian or Chinese cuisine!.
Usually, you have to specify whether you want green coriander (fresh leaves) or seeds (which are also great and widely used - I recently had some Georgian tomato and coriander sauce)!.
You use it for everything!. Green is excellent in salsas, salads, soups - I can use it in almost everything! The seeds are great for meats, frequently with ground cumin - at least that's my experience!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Usually, you have to specify whether you want green coriander (fresh leaves) or seeds (which are also great and widely used - I recently had some Georgian tomato and coriander sauce)!.
You use it for everything!. Green is excellent in salsas, salads, soups - I can use it in almost everything! The seeds are great for meats, frequently with ground cumin - at least that's my experience!.Www@FoodAQ@Com