Coriander leaves
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Fresh coriander has a peculiar effect on people: they often begin by not liking it much at all and end up being totally addicted to it – so please do not give up too early.
Although the flavour of fresh coriander is quite reminiscent of the crushed coriander seeds we are more familiar with, it is so much stronger and more pungent, so a little goes a long way.
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