CORIANDRE feuilles 40g

This ground coriander is packed by G. Detou, a baking and cooking supplies shop open in Paris since 1951. The label simply reads « Coriandre poudre 40g », with a single ingredient: coriander. The ochre powder comes from the plant's ground seeds, not its leaves, so it tastes nothing like fresh coriander. It is warm and mild, with a note of citrus and flowers.

It is a base spice in many cuisines. You find it in curries and garam masala, in ras el hanout, tagines and lamb meatballs, and in marinades for chicken or pork. It goes well with cumin, often used in equal parts, and with carrots: a pinch in a soup or in honey-roasted carrots is enough. In baking, it goes into spice mixes for gingerbread and speculoos, and flavours an apple or pear compote. To bring out more flavour, fry it for a few seconds in a little oil or butter before adding the other ingredients.

The clear plastic jar has a flip-top lid for dosing without opening it fully. Like any ground spice, coriander loses its scent over time: close the lid well after use, and use it before the date shown on the back of the jar. You will also find it on the shelves of our shop, 58 rue Tiquetonne, Paris.