11. Combine garlic, lemon grass, coriander seeds and brown sugar in mortar and pound into a coarse paste with pestle. 12. Combine peppercorns, coriander seeds and mustard seeds in zip-close plastic bag. 13. Combined with crushed coriander seed, orange zest, bay leaf and garlic, they needed just a few minutes of cooking to wilt and release their juices. 14. Combine coriander seeds, cumin seeds and fennel seeds in a small frying pan and dry-roast over low heat until they darken a few shades. 15. Coriander seeds come from a plant that originated in the southern and eastern Mediterranean, the leaves of which are the herb cilantro. 16. Coriander seeds add a mysterious if mild flavor and a tiny bit of crunch, but they are optional. 17. Crush or coarsely grind peppercorns, fennel seeds, coriander seeds and allspice, press them into brisket and set aside. 18. For example, a North African-style combination of a few coriander seeds, a small piece of cinnamon and a little cumin is easily assembled and appealing. 19. He first makes a brine, colored with turmeric and heady with peppercorns, fennel seed, coriander seed and cinnamon. 20. I have an ancient German recipe for a leek and cabbage soup made with lard, for instance, that calls for saffron, coriander seed and cinnamon. |