DESCRIPTION
Product: Coriander Leaf
Latin Name: Coriandrum sativum
Plant Family: Apiaceae
Other Names: Cilantro, Chinese Parsley, Indian Parsley, Indische Petersilie, Nan Nan Bin, Daun Ketumbar, Pak Hom Pom, Wansui, Kothimbir, Dhaniyanko Sag, Hara Dhania, Kishnets, Pak Chi Met, Coriandre, Koriander, Coriandolo & Kuzbara.
Description: Coriander is an aromatic annual herb native to Southern Europe and Western Asia, now cultivated in most temperate regions of the world. It grows to a height of between 35-60cm. There are two kinds of leaves on coriander, the upper leaves are fern-like and finely divided, the lower ones are broadly lobed and undivided, and both types of leaves are bright green. The flowers and comprised of umbels of shortly stalked florets which are white to pale pink in colour and 5-6mm in diameter.
SUGGESTED USE
With its earthy, green, aromatic flavour and aroma coriander leaf is used extensively in Asian, Chinese, Middle Eastern and Latin American cuisines. Coriander leaf can be added to breads, try making your own naan breads with our coriander leaf and dried garlic. Add to marinades, sauces and stir in to stuffings, stews, casseroles and dips.
SHELF LIFE
Shelf life of two years provided that goods are stored in an airtight container in ambient conditions.
