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[HapKi]

As a long-time resident of Nowon-Gu, its time to give back to the community.

I have more cilantro than I know what to do with. Grown in my weekend garden, it's organic and I go out and cut it once a week or so.

I can cut it, rinse it, dry it, and put it in quart zip-lock bags for you. I can drop it off at several points around Nowon at my convenience, as my daily travels dictate. Jungye, Hagye, Wolgye, Nokchon, ChangDong, Sangye, Nowon, Dangolgae subway station exits are all possible points, as well as Eunhang Intersection.

If for some reason you feel uncomfortable receiving free herb from a total stranger, I like import beer from Family Mart, as well as Krispy Kreme donuts. Trades are welcome.

[HapKi]

So does no one cook in Nowon?

[Pink Freud]

Hey Hapki,

I love cilantro, and cooking, but live in Daegu. Could we arrange something?

I have a nice lil garden on my balcony, and could use some seeds, if you have any. Cilantro would make my Thai curry even more irresistible, if that is possible.

Cheers,

P

[bulldogbill]

For those from the Rest Of The World, this is Coriander. From the Wiki: Coriander (Coriandrum sativum), also commonly called cilantro, is an annual herb in the family Apiaceae. Coriander is native to southwestern Asia west to north Africa.
All parts of the plant are edible, but the fresh leaves and the dried seeds are the most commonly used in cooking. Coriander is commonly used in Middle Eastern, Mediterranean,Indian, South Asian, Latin American, Chinese, African and Southeast Asian cuisine.
The leaves are variously referred to as coriander leaves, cilantro (in the United States, from the Spanish name for the plant), dhania (in the Indian subcontinent, and increasingly in Britain), Chinese parsley or Mexican parsley. The leaves have a very different taste from the seeds, similar to parsley but "juicier" and with citrus-like overtones.

[jsp1001]

Hi,

I'd love some cilantro! I'll be in Seoul next week (9/12), and I'll contact you if you leave me your email address.
I'm from L.A., and I always ask for extra cilantro from the mexican and vietnamese/thai places I eat at.

Along the same lines, I am really going to miss the large fresh basil leaves sold at Trader Joes here in L.A. Anyone growing basil in Seoul? Or at least, anyone know where it is sold?

Many thanks

Joe

[HapKi]

I thought I would bump this, as the cilantro in my weekend garden is starting to come up.

All previous info applies. I also have basil and dill.
(But could someone please tell me the proper way to trim basil?)

[Scamps]

I just came back from the US and bought a packet of coriander seeds and one packet of basil seeds. I've never grown anything before so if someone wants to teach me I will definitely share it with you!

[crossmr]

[clay4bc]

[kirsi]

Pick basil at the base of the leaf. And those rod-shaped flowery thingies - pick those off

[heyalan]

good god I'm envious,...way down south in Jeollanam-do

[lifeinkorea]

If someone has basil, please let me know. I can't find the stuff anywhere.

[Daegudavid]

There are a few places in Daegu that sell basil plants... But cilantro is something different. That's awesome.

[bobs670483]

I live in Sinchon next to hongik university. I love cooking Mexican food but have been missing the key ingredient. Please let me know how to contact you and how much and where to go.
Bob
01072147769

[pandemic902]

FYI (since it took me 2.5years in Korea and learning the language to figure it out)...Cilantro/Coriander can be easily found in most E-Marts and the like. It's Korean name is 고수 and it's less than 2000won for a pack that can make a crapload of salsa or whatever else you choose to season it with.
You'll find it near where they sell the fresh produce like paprika, chili pepper, mushroom, etc.
It's incorrectly translated on the package as "hot pepper". Ignore that, and happy cooking!