How to Use Coriander
The seeds and leaves of the coriandrum sativum plant, what we commonly call coriander, have been in use going back as far as ancient Egypt. Coriander has a powerful, distinctive flavor, and you can use it medicinally. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Mince the leaves, seeds or roots to use as flavoring for dishes. The leaves taste like a combination of sage and citrus. The seeds have a sweeter citrus flavor without the sharpness of sage. The roots are similar to the leaves but also have a nutty flavor.
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Spice beets, onions, potatoes, sausage, clams and oysters with coriander. Coriander can also be used in guacamole, hot sauce and chili sauce. Heat reduces the flavor of coriander, so use it towards the end of cooking.
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Use coriander in the garden alongside vegetables, flowers or other herbs. Even if you do not want to use the coriander, it attracts useful insects to your garden, including bees.
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Comfort stomach disorders such as stomach cramps and stomach aches with coriander. Coriander is a carminative, preventing spasms in the stomach. It can also be used as an aid to digestion. For this use, boil the leaves or seeds in water.
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Coriander can be used as an anxoilytic to calm the symptoms of anxiety.
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Tips & Warnings
Store coriander in air-tight containers. Keep the containers in a cool place because heat zaps the flavor of coriander. Use coriander no more than a year after harvesting.
Do not serve coriander-flavored dishes to guests without asking them if they like it. Based on genetics, coriander tastes like pepper to some people and like soap to others.
