What is coriander?

What is coriander?

Coriander is a seasoning vegetable belonging to the genus Coriander of the Apiaceae family. In daily life, coriander is often called cilantro, cilantro, and coriander. It is a vegetable that grows all year round and is usually available in spring. It is distributed in most parts of my country, with the main production areas being Henan and Shandong.

What does cilantro look like?

The stems of coriander are slender and green, with irregular leaves on the top. The leaves are also the same green as the stems, with serrated edges. The plant height can generally grow to about 15 centimeters, and it grows better in fertile soil.

How to cook cilantro

1. Stir-fry

When stir-frying coriander, you need to add other ingredients. For example, add cold oil to the pan, slide in the meat slices after the pan is hot, stir-fry until cooked, then add coriander and stir-fry, add appropriate amount of salt to season, and drizzle with cooking oil before serving.

2. Cold salad

Coriander salad is usually served with cucumbers and green peppers, and some MSG, soy sauce and vinegar are added and mixed thoroughly. It tastes particularly refreshing and very appetizing.

The efficacy and function of coriander

Coriander is a warm vegetable that is very beneficial to the human body. Long-term consumption can provide most of the body's physiological needs, and it has the effect of promoting intestinal digestion, appetizing and benefiting the spleen.