Coriander.

[carrust]

I've got a load of coriander plants on my allotment that have gone to seed. Is it better to dry them, freeze them green or can they be used green?

[Figi]

I freeze the fresh leaves but when they go to seed, pick them in bunches, tie the stems and hang upside-down in a paper bag in a cool airy place. Then the seeds drop off and you can either use them for cooking and/or keep some to sow next year. Hey presto- self-perpetuating coriander!

[carrust]

Thanks for the answers. I've got that many I think I'll try both ways.

[espookid]

What you were not told is that the seeds smell of orange and are delicious in many dishes
Good tasting

[BBWCHATT]

Pico de Gallo

3 Large, ripe tomatoes, finely diced
2 Large garlic cloves, minced
1 - 2 Jalape�o peppers, seeded and minced
1/3 Cup white onion, finely diced
� Cup cilantro leaves, chopped
Juice of one and a half limes
Salt

Gently mix all ingredients together.
Taste and adjust salt.
Let stand for 1 hour to allow flavors to develop.
Cover and refrigerate or serve.

Note: Pico De Gallo is like homemade soup - everyone makes it a little bit different according to their own taste. I don�t use the lime juice or the garlic and only a tiny bit of jalapeno - even though I am a fan of garlic, I don�t think it would be as good with it. It is also better if it has been refrigerated for a while - it gives the flavors time to blend.

Customize basic pico de gallo to suit your taste or to complement your entr�e.

Substitutions:
Use scallions or red onions in place of white onions.

Try red wine vinegar, apple cider vinegar or lemon juice instead of lime juice.

For a smoky, spicy salsa, trade chipotles in adobo sauce (about 2 teaspoons) for jalape�os. Experiment with various peppers, such as habaneros, to turn up the heat, or add diced red, yellow, orange or green bell peppers (a quarter to a third cup) to stay on the mild side.

Additions:

A diced avocado adds creamy, rich texture and South of the Border flavor.

For pleasing extra crunch, fold in half a medium cucumber, diced.

Add two tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil for body and flavor.

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