Coriander
Coriandrum sativum · Herb
1 varietyTop 10 pairings
Every part of this herb is edible, but its leaf and seed taste worlds apart. The fresh leaf, called cilantro in the Americas, is bright and citrusy, though soapy to some; the dried seed is warm, nutty and floral.
Picking a good onedrag
Just cut, stiff and greenYellow, limp, scentless
Shop freshEveryday bestThe all-rounder: salsa, chutney, finishing a curry.
Leaf colourGreen, a few pale leaves low down
The bunchSoftening, bunch still stands
Cut stemCut end drying, stems still stiff
Smell at the leafScent comes when a leaf is rubbed
What you get from one
85%
Edible part
20 g · roots and tired leaves off
24 g
Weight each
each one
Keeping ittap a temperature
A domestic fridge holds it about 5× longer than the counter.
95-100%
Humidity
Loose bag, not sealed
Airflow