Eating in China
Several fresh coriander root crowns with fine branching roots and short pale green stem bases, fully inside the frame.

Coriander root

香菜根Xiāngcài gēn

The root portion of coriander, used as an aromatic in a braising liquid.

Type
Sauces and seasonings

A CLOSER LOOK

How to recognize it

The root portion of coriander, used as an aromatic in a braising liquid.

In the kitchen

Placed in the goose cavity with ginger and garlic for Rongchang braised goose.

The roots are used in this preparation. This ingredient is separate from fresh coriander leaves and dried coriander seeds.

Ask about this ingredient

这道菜里有香菜根吗?

Does this dish contain Coriander root?

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