Coriander Seed

A spice with ancient origins, Coriander Seed runs a gamut of flavors. It is warm and nutty, bright and citrusy, both grounded and mellow, and elevated and sweet. To enhance the flavor of whole Coriander Seed, toast it in a dry pan to wake up the volatile oil compounds that give coriander its enigmatic flavor profile. Our Coriander Seed is of the Moroccan-style variety, with a subtle base that elevates the ingredients around it. We also offer whole Indian Coriander Seed, which delivers a more pronounced, up-front citrus taste and a more intense warm nuttiness in its low notes.

Coriander is indigenous to the Mediterranean and Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey) and evidence indicates it has been traded for more than 5,000 years. It grows readily in many places and can be found in a diverse cross-section of environments, like Egypt, the Sudan, Australia, Romania, Canada, and England. Coriander first came to Britain during the Bronze Age, circa 2500-800 BCE, where it was used as a flavoring with vinegar to preserve meat, an aromatic addition to bread, or as an aphrodisiac during the Medieval period. The British brought coriander to the American colonies in 1670, and it became one of the first spices cultivated by early settlers.

Tips From Our Kitchen

In the US, Coriander Seed is a primary ingredient in pickled vegetables. It is only used in whole form to pickle, not cracked or ground. To use it as a savory addition add it to dry rubs for barbecue, and it’s recommended to add it in a 2:1 ratio with other spices in a rub, like chili powders or cumin. In Germany and South Africa coriander seeds are used to make sausage. In Central Europe and Russia, coriander seed is sometimes used as a substitute for caraway seed when baking rye bread. Because it has such a versatile flavor profile, it is also found in sweets. It’s indispensable in spice cakes, and adds a delicious aromatic element to stewed fruits, either in an apple compote or with braised pears. We have Ground Coriander if you prefer that we take care of it for you. 

Depending on the time of year and product availability our Coriander Seeds are cultivated in either Canada or Morocco.

This product is certified kosher.

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