Coriander Chinese Parsley
approx 100 seeds
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NZD 5.15
One of the most versatile herbs as all parts of the plant - roots, stems, leaves and seeds - can be used in cooking. Native to the Mediterranean and western Asia, coriander is an essential ngredient in Thai, Chinese, Vietnamese and Indian cuisines.
| How To Grow | Sow seeds 5mm (¼in) deep in a well-prepared bed or container, directly where they are to grow. Cover lightly with fine soil. Firm gently and keep moist. Sow thinly in rows 30cm (12in) apart. Cover with 5mm (¼in) of fine soil. Firm gently and keep moist. |
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| When To Plant | Spring through to Autumn. |
| When to Sow/Plant | Spring, Autumn |
| Soil Type | compost |
| Important Note | These seeds may be treated with a fungicide (Thiram or Apron XL), do not eat the seeds or feed them to animals. Fungicide treatment is an AQIS requirement for certain varieties of seeds. It does not affect your crops or harm insects such as bees. If your packet has been treated it will be well marked with a warning and the seeds will be dyed a distinct colour. |
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Recipe
Thai Rice Soup
Ingredients
- 2 cups Thai soup stock or chicken broth
- 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 100g pork or chicken, coarsely chopped
- 1 cup cooked Jasmine Rice
- 2 tablespoons Fish Sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- Fresh coriander leaves
Instructions
- Bring stock to boil in a saucepan on medium-high heat. Add celery, ginger and white pepper. Add the meat, a little at a time, stirring to break it up. Stir in cooked rice and fish sauce; simmer 5 to 7 minutes or until meat is cooked through.
- Stir fry garlic in oil until golden brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels.
- Ladle soup into bowls. Sprinkle with crisp garlic and fresh coriander leaves.