Coriander, or Coriandrum sativum, is an annual herb in the carrot family native to the Mediterranean Basin; its leaves are known in the United States as cilantro and most people perceive them as having a fresh, slightly citrus taste, though due to variation in the gene OR6A2 some people instead perceive a soapy or rotten flavor. All parts of the plant are edible, with the fresh leaves and dried seeds most traditionally used in cooking, and the herb is a staple ingredient across Peruvian, Mexican, Indian and Southeast Asian cuisines.
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Origin and distribution, native range
Coriander is native to the Mediterranean Basin.
Origin and distribution, written record
The Ebers Papyrus, an Egyptian text dated around 1550 BCE, mentioned uses of coriander.
Uses Ingredient: Thai Cuisine, Roots
used in a variety of Asian cuisines, particularly in Thai dishes such as soups or curry pastes.
Uses Ingredient: Indian Cuisine, Culinary, Seeds
Coriander seed is a spice in garam masala, and Indian curries
Uses Ingredient: Mexican Cuisine, Origin and distribution, cuisines sentence
It is included in Peruvian, Mexican, Indian and Southeast Asian cuisines.
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