Cilantro/Coriander

Cilantro is native to Iran. It is sold in two quite different forms, both easy to find. Fresh leaves are known in America as cilantro, Chinese parsley, or Mexican parsley and have an intense, musky taste. They need only be rinsed and stemmed before use. The seeds are known as coriander and look like pale peppercorns. They have a concentrated, fiery flavor. They are sold ground for use in cooking, but whole seeds can also be ground in a spice mill or small coffee grinder used exclusively for spices.