Coriander Seed (Yuan Sui Zi)
シルクロードの爽やかな風！羊肉の相棒「パクチーの種」
Description
Dried seeds of 'Xiang Cai' (cilantro/coriander). Smells completely different from the unique pungent odor of fresh cilantro, offering a 'refreshing, sweet citrus aroma' like orange or lemon. Used paired with cumin to deodorize mutton in Silk Road meat dishes like in Xinjiang.
Classification: Everyone, Spice, Coriander Seed, Silk Road, Mutton Dishes, BBQ, Refreshing, Curry
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How to use
Ingredients
- Seeds of Coriandrum sativum(Coriander)
Instructions
- [Typical Uses]
- [Mutton BBQ (Yang Rou Chuan)]: Grind coarsely with cumin and chilies, dust heavily over charcoal-grilled mutton.
- Add to beef noodle soup base for a refreshing aroma.
- Aroma extractor when making homemade chili oil.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
Refreshing sweet citrus aroma like orange、and faint spiciness
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Can be perfectly substituted with JP supermarket coriander seeds
Pairing
Mutton Skewers / Lanzhou Beef Noodles / Making Chili Oil
Trivia
A universal spice used in Western curry powder and pickles, but in China, it excels as an herb to reset the greasy feel of 'mutton fat' in the mouth.
Eating tips & etiquette
Even cilantro haters can enjoy coriander seeds because they have a completely different 'refreshing lemon-like aroma'. Cumin alone is too heavy, so this adds a refreshing lift.
Allergen
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