Perfect Pairings & Recipes for
Coriander

Discover the best flavour pairings for coriander based on data analysis of thousands of recipes. Find perfect ingredient matches & delicious recipes.

Bright spice and hexenal notes are at the forefront of coriander's flavour profile, but identifying its perfect partner requires exploring its subtle nuances. We must examine the complex interplay of notes within its bouquet, like resin, chlorophyll, and hints of cucumber. We need to understand how these notes affect each other and which complementary flavors they harmonise with.

To chart these harmonies, we analysed thousands of ingredients, each deconstructed across 150 distinct flavour dimensions, pinpointing the notes that best complement this ingredient’s profile. Our analysis reveals, for example, how doubanjiang's glutamic tones enrich coriander, and how red chilli's capsicum notes create a surprising synergy with its bright spice.

An ingredient's flavour comes from its core characteristics, like herbal, vegetal, and spice, combined with its unique aroma notes (outer bars). When pairing ingredients, aim to include a broad variety of core characteristics for a balanced dish. And choose aroma notes that complement each other for a harmonious combination.

Flavour Pairing Method

To understand exactly which flavours harmonise, we compiled a database of over 50,000 ingredient pairings commonly used in cooking. We then analysed these pairings, identifying the specific flavour notes that frequently appear together.

The Flavours That Harmonise With Coriander seed Notes

Our analysis shows that the flavour of coriander is strongly associated with the flavour of bell pepper. This suggests we should look for ingredients with a capsicum flavour, such as red chilli, when pairing with the coriander notes of coriander.

The recipes below provide inspiration for pairing coriander with red chilli.

Harmonious Flavours Of Coriander

Just as our statistical analysis showed that coriander and capsicum notes frequently pair together, we can identify the full profile of flavours that harmonise with each of the flavour notes present in coriander. E.g. the resinous flavours of coriander are often used with glutamic and fatty flavours.

The notes linked to the various aroma notes of coriander can be seen highlighted in the pink bars below.

Matching Flavour Profiles

The flavour profile of doubanjiang offers many of the accents complementary to coriander, including glutamic and proteolytic aroma notes. Because the flavour profile of doubanjiang has many of the of the features that are complementary to coriander, they are likely to pair very well together.

The chart above shows the unique profile of doubanjiang across 150 dimensions of flavour, while the recipes below offer inspiration for bringing these flavours together with coriander.

Recipes That Pair Coriander With Doubanjiang

Linked Flavour Notes

Looking at the aromas that are most strongly associated with the various flavours of coriander, we can identify other ingredients that are likely to pair well.

The left side of the chart above highlights the aroma notes of coriander, along with the complementary aromas associated with each note. While the right side shows some of the ingredients that share many of the accents complementary to coriander.

What To Drink With Coriander

The glutamic notes in pecorino make it a perfect pairing with coriander. Likewise, the glutamic flavours in chorizo-infused beer create a match made in heaven. Explore a variety of ingredients below that beautifully complement the unique character of coriander below.

Which Fruit Go With Coriander?

Choose fruit that resonate with its brightness or awaken its fresh aroma. Lime pickle offers vibrant, clean counterpoints, its verdant freshness lifting the palate. Preserved lemon add a gentle, oniony brightness, while plantain introduces a sophisticated, anise-tinged elegance.

Alternatively, embrace fruit that harmonise with coriander's turpentiness. The addition of datterini tomato, with its subtle glutamic notes, can complement the resin beautifully. Cherry tomato bridges earthiness and citrus zest, while plum tomato lends a savoury richness.

How Flavonomics Works

We've pioneered a unique, data-driven approach to decode the intricate art of flavour pairing. Our goal is to move beyond intuition and uncover the science of why certain ingredients harmonise beautifully. This rigorous methodology allows us to provide you with insightful and reliable pairing recommendations.

Our analysis begins with over 50,000 carefully selected recipes from acclaimed chefs like Galton Blackiston, Marcello Tully, and Pierre Lambinon. This premium dataset ensures our model distils genuine culinary excellence and creativity.

Each ingredient from these recipes is deconstructed across 150 distinct flavour dimensions, creating a unique numerical "flavour fingerprint." This quantification allows us to apply advanced analytical methods to identify complex patterns between flavour notes.

We identify popular ingredient combinations that frequently appear in our recipe database. Regression analysis is then performed on these pairings to statistically validate and pinpoint truly harmonious flavours.

These insights drive our predictive model, which allows us to take any ingredient (e.g., Coriander), analyse its detailed flavour profile, and accurately reveal its complementary flavours and perfect ingredient partners.