Vegetables
Coriander / Cilantro
An aromatic herb bunch with thin green stems and delicate lobed leaves.
- 繁體中文
- 芫荽
- English
- Coriander / Cilantro
- Bahasa Indonesia
- Daun ketumbar (芫荽)
- Tagalog
- Wansoy / Coriander (芫荽)
What is it?
Coriander / Cilantro is a food item commonly encountered in Hong Kong homes and markets.
How to identify it
Look for fine stems and soft fan-shaped to deeply divided leaves.
- An aromatic herb bunch with thin green stems and delicate lobed leaves.
- Look for fine stems and soft fan-shaped to deeply divided leaves.
- Coriander has small divided leaves; celery has much thicker stalks and larger leaves.
Common confusion
Coriander has small divided leaves; celery has much thicker stalks and larger leaves.
Common Hong Kong household uses
Use in a recipe that specifically names this vegetable; this page identifies the market item only.
Preparation or handling
Wash thoroughly under clean running water before cooking; do not use soap, special detergent or produce wash.
Storage
Wash only immediately before cooking or eating; if pre-washing is necessary, dry thoroughly and follow the label or supplier storage directions.
Helper tip
Use the Hong Kong name and check the physical features or original label when buying. Look for fine stems and soft fan-shaped to deeply divided leaves.
What Ma’am or Sir may say
唔該要芫荽，俾我睇清楚先。The employer wants Coriander / Cilantro and asks for it to be checked before purchase.
Useful market phrase
唔該要芫荽，俾我睇清楚先。Does the image look correct?
Last reviewed
Sources
- Hong Kong Food and Environmental Hygiene Department — Public Market Items - Gourds
- Hong Kong Food and Environmental Hygiene Department — Gourds and other vegetables Cantonese pinyin
- Hong Kong Food and Environmental Hygiene Department — Public Market Items Multilingual Booklet
- Hong Kong Centre for Food Safety — Pesticide Residues in Food - Frequently Asked Questions
- Hong Kong Centre for Food Safety — Safe and Fresh: Practical Tips for Storing Vegetables