What is coriander?

What is coriander?

Coriander belongs to the genus Coriander of the Apiaceae family. It is also called coriander, cilantro, and fragrant cilantro. It is usually available in December and is a winter vegetable. Its common producing areas include Hebei, Shandong, Anhui, Jiangsu, Zhejiang and other regions.

What does coriander look like?

Coriander has a strong smell and is generally 20 to 100 cm tall. Its roots are spindle-shaped and relatively slender. Its stems are generally cylindrical with many branches. The surface is relatively smooth and the color is green.

How to Cook Coriander

1. Shredded pork with coriander

Cut the coriander into sections, then add oil to the pan, add onion, ginger and chili, add the shredded pork and stir-fry until it changes color, then add the coriander and stir-fry for a few minutes.

2. Mix cold dishes

Coriander is generally used as a side dish. You can add some coriander to most cold dishes, which can not only enhance the flavor but also serve as a decoration.

The efficacy and function of coriander

Coriander has the effect of stimulating appetite and helping digestion. In addition, it can treat loss of appetite, indigestion, and abdominal distension and pain. Eating more coriander can also relieve pain and detoxify, and can treat people with colds, so it has many benefits.