SAMIA ground coriander is made from dried coriander seeds, ground into a powder. Also known as Arabic parsley, it delicately flavours meat, fish and gingerbread. Sold in a 100 g pouch.
What is ground coriander?
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum) is a plant whose fresh leaves, widely used in Asian and South American cuisine, are used just as much as its dried seeds, ground or whole, as a spice. This SAMIA pouch contains only the ground seeds: the label presents it under the name "Arabic parsley", a common term in Maghreb grocery stores. In English, it is called "ground coriander" to distinguish it from "cilantro", which refers to the fresh leaves. Its taste, mild and slightly sweet, recalls orange peel, far from the herbaceous, green flavour of the leaves.
How to use it
The SAMIA label recommends it to delicately flavour meat, fish, gingerbread and certain jams. It also goes into homemade spice blends, marinades and tagines. Use half to one teaspoon for a dish for 4 people, added during cooking: its aroma fades faster than that of whole seeds, so it is best not to keep an opened pouch too long.
What to pair it with
It goes well with SAMIA ground cumin, SAMIA ground turmeric and SAMIA ras el hanout in a homemade blend. The Moroccan and Maghreb cuisine range brings together these spices.
Product information
- Brand: SAMIA (Haudecœur group)
- Net weight: 100 g pouch
- Ingredients: ground coriander (100%)
- Allergens: none of the 14 regulated allergens in the ingredients list
- Average energy value per 100 g: 1428 kJ / 346 kcal
- Storage: away from heat and humidity; reseal the pouch tightly after use
