Why Coriander Is The Perfect Seasoning For Your Next Dish

The foundation of any great meal starts with fresh ingredients and high-quality herbs and spices. You can’t make a meal taste great without any seasoning; it will be bland and dull. No one wants to sit down to a flavourless plate of food after a long day. The key to rich and flavourful meals lies in the preparation. If you don’t know, coriander is the perfect seasoning for any dish. Not knowing how to use it, can result in a loss of flavour and taste for your next dish.

Robertsons coriander is a very flavourful spice that can be used in many different dishes, but many people don’t know how to use it. We’re experts when it comes to spicing up your meals and have built up a reputation across many homes in South Africa for it. With over 40 variants available, Robertsons herbs and spices have become an iconic pantry necessity. In this article, we’ll show you how to add coriander to your favourite recipes such as soups, stews, curries, salads you name it! You can trust coriander to add a flavourful boost to any dish you choose.

What Are The Benefits Of Using Coriander As a Seasoning?

If you’re not sure what coriander is, it’s a herb that’s used to flavour your dish and is used all over the world for a variety of traditional meals. It comes from a plant called, Coriandrum sativum and is part of the parsley, carrots, and celery family. In South Africa, coriander is referred to both the seeds and leaves of the plant. Here are some benefits of using coriander as a seasoning in your cooking.

1. Aesthetic appeal: Coriander leaves are vibrant in colour and add a pop of colour to your dishes. It can enhance the overall presentation of any meal and make it more appetising.

2. Flavour enhancer: Everyone that enjoys coriander knows that it has a unique flavour profile. It has a citrusy, slightly sweet, and earthy taste that can elevate the flavour of a wide range of dishes

3. Versatility: Coriander pairs very well with various ingredients and flavours, making it an incredibly versatile seasoning. It complements both meat and vegetable dishes and can be consumed fresh or dry.

How Does Coriander Differ From Other Seasonings?

The Robertsons coriander has a warm, and slightly sweet flavour with hints of earthiness and a slightly floral aroma. This flavour profile is unique and different from other common seasonings like salt, pepper, and garlic. Coriander stands out from other seasonings due to its unique flavour, versatile culinary use and plant origin. If you haven’t tried adding Robertsons coriander to your dishes, it’s never too late to start!

How To Use Coriander In Your Next Dish

The beauty of coriander is how versatile and flavourful it is. There are so many different and creative ways to use coriander when you’re cooking. Let’s look at some tasty ways to incorporate this lovely spice into your next dish.

Use chopped coriander in salsas, dips, and sauces to add a bright and fresh flavour.

Fresh coriander leaves are considered a garnish too. By adding chopped coriander to salsas, dips, and sauces, you’re adding a bright and fresh flavour without overpowering any existing flavours. Curry recipes like this slow-cooked creamy beef and tomato curry are seasoned with both Robertsons coriander spice and fresh coriander for garnish – delectable with roti or rice!

Incorporate ground coriander into spice blends for rubs and marinades for meats and vegetables

When you buy the powdered form of coriander, you can incorporate it into other spice blends that you can use as a dry spice rub or marinade for all sorts of meats and vegetables. This aromatic beef koftas recipe uses Robertsons ground coriander as a delicious seasoning before grilling.

Mix coriander with other herbs like basil and parsley, to create a fresh herb blend.

Making your fresh herb blend is so easy to do and is perfect for new cooks. Take herbs like basil and parsley and mix in some coriander leaves to make your very own herb blend.

Use coriander seeds to add flavour to rice dishes, pickles, and curry powder.

Coriander seeds are excellent to add a spark of flavour, especially to rice dishes, pickles, and curry powder. They may be tiny, but they’re full of delicious flavour that’s waiting to dance on your tastebuds.

Add fresh coriander leaves to smoothies, juices, and cocktails for a fresh and flavourful twist

If you’ve never thought about adding coriander to smoothies, juices, or cocktails, what’s stopping you now? It will add a fresh and flavourful twist that will become a routine addition going forward.

Experiment with incorporating coriander into sweet dishes for a unique flavour profile.

Sweet and earthy flavour tones are quite common in many dishes around the world. Add Robertsons ground coriander to a sweet dish like apple pies, fruit cake or even baked fruits. Who knows, you might fall in love with the flavour.

How to Choose between Coriander Leaves, Seeds, and Seasoning

Coriander leaves, seeds, and seasoning all have distinct flavours and uses in cooking. Coriander seeds are the dried seeds of the coriander plant. They have a warm, slightly sweet, and citrusy flavour and are commonly used in spice blends, pickling, and marinades. Coriander seasoning is a convenient way to add coriander flavour to dishes without having to grind the seeds yourself and coriander leaves can be used as garnish. Depending on the type of meal you want to create, Robertsons ground coriander is delicious and convenient for any dish.

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