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Cilantro (coriander leaves) in Japan: what it's called and where to buy it

Fresh cilantro is パクチー. It used to be rare in Japan, but most supermarkets now have small packs in the herb section.

Look for this on the label

  • パクチー

    pakuchī

  • 香菜

    shanzai / kōsai

  • コリアンダー

    koriandā · usually the seeds or powder

How the world cooks Cilantro (coriander leaves)

Where to find it

In the shop

Produce, in the herb corner with basil and mint, or next to the lettuce.

Which shops

Most large supermarkets. Cheaper in bigger bunches at Asian grocery shops.

Watch out

コリアンダー on the spice shelf is ground coriander seed, not the leaves.

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