Home›Dishes›Main Ingredient›CorianderIngredientCorianderSpices, Herbs and SeasoningsReference and ClassificationVerifiedCoriander, 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.FactsCorianderConnectionsIn the Other AtlasesSourcesComments (0)Reader Challenges (0)FactsEarliest Documented Use, From (Year)Well-attestedfrom 1550 BCE 1Origin RegionWell-attestedMediterranean Basin 1CorianderFilter Results10 entriesDish FamilyAllAsian and Middle Eastern Sandwiches (1)East Asian Noodles and Dumplings (1)European Roasted, Grilled and Fried Dishes (1)European Stews, Braises and Sauced Dishes (1)Latin American and Caribbean Stews, Braises and Sauced Dishes (1)Middle Eastern and North African Rice and Grain Dishes (1)South Asian Stews, Braises and Sauced Dishes (2)Southeast Asian Stews, Braises and Sauced Dishes (2)CuisineAllBrazilian Cuisine (1)Egyptian Cuisine (1)Indian Cuisine (2)Malaysian Cuisine (1)Middle Eastern Cuisine (1)Pakistani Cuisine (1)Portuguese Cuisine (1)Romanian Cuisine (1)Taiwanese Cuisine (1)Thai Cuisine (1)Vietnamese Cuisine (1)Era (Origin Period)All1850 (1)1853 (1)1860 (1)TraditionAllSalt Curing, Smoking and Drying (1)Street Food Culture (2)Format/TypeAllAsian and Middle Eastern Sandwiches (1)East Asian Noodles and Dumplings (1)European Roasted, Grilled and Fried Dishes (1)European Stews, Braises and Sauced Dishes (1)Latin American and Caribbean Stews, Braises and Sauced Dishes (1)Middle Eastern and North African Rice and Grain Dishes (1)South Asian Stews, Braises and Sauced Dishes (2)Southeast Asian Stews, Braises and Sauced Dishes (2)CourseAllSnack or Street Food (2)Dietary SuitabilityAllContains Dairy or Egg (1)Contains Fish or Shellfish (2)Contains Meat or Poultry (3)Origin RegionAllBrazil (1)Egypt (1)India (1)Indonesia (1)Portugal (1)Romania (1)Taiwan (1)Thailand (1)The Indian Subcontinent (1)Vietnam (1)Show ResultsBrowseCompareSelect all 10Amêijoas à Bulhão PatoCorianderBaingan BhartaCorianderBanh MiCorianderChana MasalaCorianderGulaiCorianderKosharyCorianderMititeiCorianderMoquecaCorianderRed curryCorianderTàⁿ-á-mīCorianderConnectionsUsed ByAmêijoas à Bulhão Pato, Dishes Well-attested Source Amêijoas à Bulhão Pato (Wikipedia)Baingan Bharta, Dishes Well-attested Source Wikipedia: Baingan bhartaBanh Mi, Dishes Well-attested Chana Masala, Dishes Well-attested Source Chana Masala (Wikipedia)tier 3Gulai, Dishes Well-attested Source Gulai (Wikipedia)Indian Cuisine, Cuisines Well-attested Source Coriander, WikipediaKoshary, Dishes Well-attested Source Koshary (Wikipedia)Mexican Cuisine, Cuisines Well-attested Source Coriander, WikipediaMititei, Dishes Well-attested Source Mititei (Wikipedia)Moqueca, Dishes Well-attested Source Moqueca, WikipediaRed curry, Dishes Well-attested Source Red curry (Wikipedia)Tàⁿ-á-mī, Dishes Well-attested Source Tàⁿ-á-mī (Wikipedia)Thai Cuisine, Cuisines Well-attested Source Coriander, WikipediaIn the Other AtlasesOriginated InThe MediterraneanAlso in Geography Atlas: where this subject originated.Sources1. Coriander, WikipediaOrigin and distribution, native rangeCoriander is native to the Mediterranean Basin.Origin and distribution, written recordThe Ebers Papyrus, an Egyptian text dated around 1550 BCE, mentioned uses of coriander.Used By: Indian Cuisine, Culinary, SeedsCoriander seed is a spice in garam masala, and Indian curriesUsed By: Mexican Cuisine, Origin and distribution, cuisines sentenceIt is included in Peruvian, Mexican, Indian and Southeast Asian cuisines.Used By: Thai Cuisine, Rootsused in a variety of Asian cuisines, particularly in Thai dishes such as soups or curry pastes.View the SourceChana Masala (Wikipedia)tier 3WikipediaUsed By: Chana Masala, Infobox main_ingredient field: Chickpeas, onion, tomatoes, coriander, garlic, chiles, ginger, oil, spicesView the SourceWikipedia: Baingan bhartaUsed By: Baingan Bharta, Infobox main_ingredient field: Brinjal, onion, tomato, chili, green peas, cilantro, spices (incl. coriander, cumin, garam masala)View the SourceMititei (Wikipedia)Used By: Mititei, Infobox main_ingredient field: Lamb, pork, beef, coriander, onion, garlic, black pepper, thyme, sodium bicarbonateView the SourceAmêijoas à Bulhão Pato (Wikipedia)Used By: Amêijoas à Bulhão Pato, Infobox main_ingredient field: Clams, olive oil, garlic, coriander, white wineView the SourceGulai (Wikipedia)Used By: Gulai, Infobox food/dish main_ingredient fieldView the SourceRed curry (Wikipedia)Used By: Red curry, Infobox food/dish main_ingredient fieldView the SourceMoqueca, WikipediaUsed By: Moqueca, infobox main_ingredient fieldQuote, Used By: Moqueca, infobox main_ingredient fieldSeafood, tomatoes, onions, lime, corianderView the SourceKoshary (Wikipedia)Used By: Koshary, infobox main_ingredient fieldQuote, Used By: Koshary, infobox main_ingredient fieldRice, lentils, macaroni, Vermicelli, tomato sauce, vegetable oil, onions, cumin, corianderView the SourceTàⁿ-á-mī (Wikipedia)Used By: Tàⁿ-á-mī, infobox main_ingredient fieldQuote, Used By: Tàⁿ-á-mī, infobox main_ingredient fieldChinese wheat noodles, shrimp-flavored soup, shrimp, coriander, minced pork, garlicView the SourceComments (0)No comments yet. 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