Coriander going to seed?
Posted: Sun Jul 30, 2006 7:27 pm
I've posted this before, so please excuse me if this is old advice for you.
Like many people, I love the flavour of coriander leaf. By contrast, the dried seeds have a pleasant subtle flavour, but one I don't find so useful. At this time of year, it can be hard to get any new Coriander to grow much leaf and any established plants have probably all turned to seed.
However you don't have to wait for the seeds to dry. If you like the taste of fresh coriander leaf, harvest the seeds whilst they're still fresh & green. You can save any excess in the freezer (they're also very convenient used straight from the freezer).
Just add them to your dishes during cooking and you'll get the same lovely lemony zing as you do from leaf. An additional benefit is these seeds will keep their flavour during cooking (wheareas leaves have to be added near the end of cooking, otherwise the flavour reduces).
Like many people, I love the flavour of coriander leaf. By contrast, the dried seeds have a pleasant subtle flavour, but one I don't find so useful. At this time of year, it can be hard to get any new Coriander to grow much leaf and any established plants have probably all turned to seed.
However you don't have to wait for the seeds to dry. If you like the taste of fresh coriander leaf, harvest the seeds whilst they're still fresh & green. You can save any excess in the freezer (they're also very convenient used straight from the freezer).
Just add them to your dishes during cooking and you'll get the same lovely lemony zing as you do from leaf. An additional benefit is these seeds will keep their flavour during cooking (wheareas leaves have to be added near the end of cooking, otherwise the flavour reduces).
