Description
🌿 Spice Supreme Ground Coriander
The Spice Supreme Ground Coriander is a widely available, essential spice known for its versatility in both global and Nigerian cuisine. Spice Supreme is a popular brand in the Nigerian market, recognized for its consistent quality and distinct packaging.
🌟 Flavor Profile and Culinary Uses
Ground coriander, which is milled from the dried seeds of the Coriandrum sativum plant, offers a unique and complex flavor:
Flavor Profile: It has a warm, earthy, and slightly sweet taste with distinct citrusy or floral notes (often described as resembling orange peel). It is a mild, rounded spice that is rarely overpowering.
Key Function: It acts as an excellent background player, helping to blend, balance, and deepen the flavor profiles of bolder spices like chili and cumin.
Global Uses: It is a core component in:
Curry Powders (including Garam Masala and Madras Curry Powder).
Rubs and Marinades for meats (chicken, lamb, fish).
Middle Eastern and North African stews (tagines).
Pickling and sausage making.
Nigerian Kitchen Uses: It is a versatile spice used to enhance the taste of:
Soups and Stews.
Seasoning Meat and Poultry.
Boiling Beans and Legumes.
Native Rice Dishes.
🌿 Health Benefits
Beyond its culinary role, ground coriander is noted for several potential health benefits:
Rich in Antioxidants: It contains compounds that fight oxidative stress and inflammation, supporting the immune system.
Digestive Aid: Historically used to ease digestive discomfort, it can help reduce bloating and stimulate digestive enzymes.
Blood Sugar Regulation: Some studies suggest it may help lower blood sugar levels.
