Coriander
Coriandrum sativum
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Eastern Mediterranean to Pakistan
History
Coriander is Coriandrum sativum. Kew documents a native range from the eastern Mediterranean to Pakistan. Cooking uses both leaves and seeds, but their flavor profiles differ substantially, so recipes should state clearly which form is intended.
Taste
Citrusy, aromatic, and refreshing.
Meat pairings
chickenveallamb
Recommended combinations
cuminturmericpaprika
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