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Coriander

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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.

Facts
Earliest Documented Use, From (Year)
from 1550 BCE 1
Origin Region
Mediterranean Basin 1
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Used By

Source Am?ijoas ? Bulh?o Pato (Wikipedia)
Baingan Bharta, Dishes
Source Wikipedia: Baingan bharta
Banh Mi, Dishes
Chana Masala, Dishes
Source Chana Masala (Wikipedia)
Gulai, Dishes
Source Gulai (Wikipedia)
Koshary, Dishes
Source Koshary (Wikipedia)
Mititei, Dishes
Source Mititei (Wikipedia)
Moqueca, Dishes
Source Moqueca, Wikipedia
Red curry, Dishes
Source Red curry (Wikipedia)
Tàⁿ-á-mī, Dishes
Source Tàⁿ-á-mī (Wikipedia)

Uses Ingredient

Source Coriander, Wikipedia
Source Coriander, Wikipedia
Thai Cuisine, Cuisines
Source Coriander, Wikipedia
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Sources
1. Coriander, Wikipedia
  • 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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Chana Masala (Wikipedia)
WikipediaUsed By: Chana Masala, Infobox main_ingredient field: [[Chickpea]]s, [[onion]], [[tomato]]es, [[coriander]], [[garlic]], [[chili pepper|chiles]], [[ginger]], oil, spicesView the Source
Wikipedia: Baingan bharta
Used By: Baingan Bharta, Infobox main_ingredient field: [[Brinjal]], [[onion]], [[tomato]], [[Chili pepper|chili]], [[green peas]], [[cilantro]], [[spices]] (incl. [[coriander]], [[cumin]], [[garam masala]])View the Source
Mititei (Wikipedia)
Used By: Mititei, Infobox main_ingredient field: [[Lamb and mutton|Lamb]], [[pork]], [[beef]], [[coriander]], [[onion]], [[garlic]], [[black pepper]], [[thyme]], [[Sodium bicarbonate#Cooking|sodium bicarbonate]]View the Source
Am?ijoas ? Bulh?o Pato (Wikipedia)
Used By: Amêijoas à Bulhão Pato, Infobox main_ingredient field: [[Clams]], [[olive oil]], [[garlic]], [[coriander]], [[white wine]]View the Source
Gulai (Wikipedia)
Used By: Gulai, Infobox food/dish main_ingredient fieldView the Source
Red curry (Wikipedia)
Used By: Red curry, Infobox food/dish main_ingredient fieldView the Source
Moqueca, Wikipedia
Used By: Moqueca, infobox main_ingredient field
Quote, Used By: Moqueca, infobox main_ingredient field
Seafood, tomatoes, onions, lime, coriander
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Koshary (Wikipedia)
Used By: Koshary, infobox main_ingredient field
Quote, Used By: Koshary, infobox main_ingredient field
Rice, lentils, macaroni, Vermicelli, tomato sauce, vegetable oil, onions, cumin, coriander
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Tàⁿ-á-mī (Wikipedia)
Used By: Tàⁿ-á-mī, infobox main_ingredient field
Quote, Used By: Tàⁿ-á-mī, infobox main_ingredient field
Chinese wheat noodles, shrimp-flavored soup, shrimp, coriander, minced pork, garlic
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