Coriander is a type of annual, spicy plant that is used in various branches of human activity. Most popularly, it has established itself in cooking as a spice. Over time, the beneficial properties of coriander on the body have also been noted. The origin of coriander is attributed to such a region as the Mediterranean. The first name that coriander received was "bugs" and similar ones. The reason for this was the specific smell that coriander emits during growth. However, during the drying process, this spice acquires a rich spicy aroma.
In cooking, both leaves and seeds are used, i.e. coriander fruit. The purpose of coriander in cooking is flavoring, various sausages, cheeses, canned meat and fish, Borodino bread. In general, coriander is just as good for flavoring baked goods as cumin, fennel, and anise. Confectionery, as well as coriander, did not bypass, exactly like alcoholic beverages - liqueurs and beer.
Coriander is indispensable in the preservation process. So, for example, crushed coriander in combination with vinegar contributes to the long-term preservation of meat in a hot period. Sauerkraut or pickled mushrooms benefit in their palatability if coriander is added to them. In Greece and Cyprus, coriander is used to pickle olives. A successful culinary find that the Greeks discovered for themselves is pork, which is stewed in red wine with the addition of coriander.
Coriander is very well combined with other spices, due to which it is part of various seasonings. Indian masalas are a mixture of hot spices, you can’t do without coriander, no less famous seasoning - curry, also includes coriander. The Ethiopian Berbere blend is not without such a valuable ingredient as coriander, like the Tunisian Offs.
The use of coriander in perfumery is due to the fact that perfumes with the addition of coriander essential oil acquire a grassy, spicy shade. Coriander oil is successfully combined with bergamot, sage, orange, etc. The use of coriander has been noted by such well-known perfume brands as Coco Chanel, Dior Poison, Gucci Rush, and others.
In medical practice, coriander has extensive potential. It is mainly able to help with diseases of the digestive tract, gastritis, duodenal ulcer, stomach. A decoction of coriander seeds has a beneficial effect on colds of the lungs. The similarity of coriander to fennel and cumin is not limited to taste factors alone. The therapeutic effect that these herbs have on the body is also similar. These types of spices help cleanse the body and remove toxins.
The unpretentious coriander plant, which has an expressive aroma, can be used in various branches of cooking. Meat, fish dishes, pastries, and much more can acquire unforgettable taste qualities, as well as a lot of useful properties thanks to coriander.