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Vietnamese coriander - rau ram - is a tropical perennial and needs to be planted out after danger of frost. To carry it over from year to year move it indoors to a sunny location or a heated greenhouse in the autumn before the first frost.
It is also easily propagated from cuttings through out the year.
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How can I grow Vietnamese coriander successfully?
To grow Vietnamese coriander successfully, plant it in well-draining soil in a sunny spot, water regularly, and fertilize occasionally. Prune the plant to encourage bushy growth and harvest leaves regularly for best flavor. Protect it from frost and pests for optimal growth.
What can you use instead of cilantro?
Vietnamese coriander is very much like cilantro and makes an excellent substitute as does coriander and parsley
Is cilantro corriander?
Some countries call the leaves 'cilantro' and the roots and seeds 'coriander'. Other countries simply call the entire plant coriander but refer to the specific part of the plant i.e. coriander leaf, coriander root and coriander seeds
What is the difference between ground coriander and coriander seed?
Ground coriander is made from the dried and ground seeds of the coriander plant, while coriander seed refers to the whole seeds of the plant before they are ground. Ground coriander is often used as a spice in cooking, while coriander seeds can be used whole or ground in various dishes.
Is corriander a non flowering plant?
No, coriander is a flowering plant
Can you sub ground coriander for fresh coriander leaves?
No you can't. Fresh coriander is when you use the leaves and ground coriander uses the seed of the plant. Their flavour is quite different from each other.
What part of the plant does coriander come from?
Coriander comes from the seeds of the Coriandrum sativum plant, also known as cilantro. The plant is a member of the parsley family and is commonly used as both an herb and a spice in cooking.
How much ground coriander to use for 1 bunch of fresh?
They are not equivalent. Ground coriander is the seed whereas fresh coriander is the leaf of the plant. They are different flavors and cannot be substituted.
Where can you find coriander seeds?
Coriander actually comes from a cilantro plant that goes to seed. Commercial coriander comes from cilantro plants that are breed to seed more quickly and abundantly.
What are the differences between coriander seed and ground coriander, and how do they affect the flavor of dishes?
Coriander seed is the whole seed of the coriander plant, while ground coriander is the powdered form of the seed. Coriander seed has a slightly citrusy and earthy flavor, while ground coriander has a more intense and concentrated taste. Ground coriander is often used in dishes where a stronger flavor is desired, while coriander seed is used for a milder taste and texture.
Is there a difference in cilantro seeds and coriander seeds?
There is no difference between cilantro and coriander seeds, because cilantro and coriander are two names for the same plant. Cilantro is merely the Spanish name for a plant that is known in English as coriander. The term Cilantro is popular for the fresh leaves of the plant in America because most Americans are only familiar with the use of the fresh leaves in Mexican cuisine, where it's known by the Spanish name.
Where does cilantro originally come from?
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) is an annual herb in the family Apiaceae. It is also known as Chinese parsleyor, particularly in the Americas, Cilantro. Coriander is native to southern Europe and North Africa to southwestern Asia.
