Coriander, Fresh

Fresh coriander, one of the relatively few food herbs in the Chinese culinary lexicon, is a standard in southern China and has been used throughout the country since 200 BC. It looks like flat parsley, but its pungent, musky, citrus-like character gives it an unmistakable flavour. Its feathery leaves make it appealing as a garnish; or it is chopped and then mixed into sauces and stuffings. Its strong, earthy, fresh flavours help moderate rich flavours. It is widely used as a garnish as well as in recipes.