1. What is the difference between coriander and coriander?

In fact, what is the difference between coriander and coriander? This problem is because last time I went to buy vegetables, I found an old man selling cilantro on the roadside. The cilantro he sold was very cheap for one yuan a bunch. I went to buy three piles and it just cost me two yuan (one yuan cheaper). I found that the taste was not very fragrant. The vegetable seller said that this is called coriander. Nowadays, coriander is like this. I feel that this is a close relative of coriander. After returning home, I used it to make cold noodles. At first I felt that the flavor was not enough, so I had to use real coriander. Maybe coriander and coriander are from the same family, close relatives. Do you think coriander and cilantro taste the same?

Many people also call coriander coriander, but in fact the two vegetables are no different.

1. Although the leaves of coriander plants are all green, their leaves are slender and the stems are relatively short. The leaves are mostly irregular circles with small patterns on the surface and some spots around them. Jagged existence.

2. The content of coriander volatile oil is very high, and the aroma it emits is very strong, so it is usually eaten as a condiment.

2. Nutritional value of coriander

Coriander is rich in nutrients, including vitamin C, carotene, vitamins b1, b2, etc., and is also rich in minerals, such as calcium and iron. , phosphorus, magnesium, etc., and its volatile oil contains mannitol, n-aldehyde, nonanal and linalool, etc., which can whet the appetite and wake up the spleen. Coriander also contains potassium malate, etc. The amount of vitamin C contained in coriander (coriander) is much higher than that of ordinary vegetables. Generally, 7 to 10 grams of coriander leaves can meet the body's demand for vitamin C; the carotene contained in coriander is higher than that of tomatoes, kidney beans, Cucumbers, etc. are more than 10 times higher.

3. What delicious foods can be made with coriander?

Coriander can be used to make many delicacies, the famous one being coriander scrambled eggs. After frying, it tastes a bit like leeks and has no aroma at all.

You can also stir-fry mutton with coriander. If you like the taste of coriander, stir-fried mutton with coriander is also very good. Coriander can also be cooked and is a good choice for stuffing, dumplings and steamed buns.

But one thing needs to be pointed out. The person selling coriander said that it can be kept in the refrigerator for a week. I found that the roots were already rotten on the third day, so when storing it, it should be stored well and do not put in plastic bags. . This is very important and everyone must pay attention to it. Also, this coriander or cilantro is too difficult to wash. The heads are stuck in the pool and the roots are rotten. It is really difficult to wash.