Cilantro A Book of Recipes

by Sudell, Helen

• ISBN13: 9780754827214
• ISBN10: 0754827216
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2014-06-15
• Publisher: Lorenz Books

Summary

Coriander has always been highly esteemed in the East and in Mediterranean countries for its ability to enliven a wide variety of dishes from soups and stews to salsas, curries and salads. The fresh leaf combines perfectly with garlic, chillies and lime to lift vegetable and fish and seafood dishes to a new height. As a seed, coriander provides a warm earthy addition to roasts, spice mixtures, marinades and relishes. This wonderful collection of recipes draw on exotic cuisines to enable you to experience the versatility of this herb. From simple fare such as Spiced Chickpeas, Crab Salad with Coriander, and Bean and Herb Salad to seriously filling Fragrant Chicken Curry, Dry Fish Stew with Coriander and Spicy Meatballs each dish will be enjoyed with relish. A guide to all types of coriander and how to grow, store and prepare it gives you all the information you need to start using this wonderful herb in your cooking. With fabulous photographs throughout this perfect little book will help add piquancy to your food.