>Have you ever tried using the coriander plant roots? It is pounded into a >paste with chiles and garlic for many Thai dishes and curries. Still a >different flavor from this versatile plant. I've never tried the roots (that I know of). Since you mention a paste, they must use the roots rather fresh (rather than dried)? I'll keep an eye open in my local Asian markets and see if it is ever available. === Dave Sacerdote davesas@ntplx.net Resist or Serve. "I am so mighty, I do not have to kill you all." -- Flaming Carrot Visit Dave's New England Almanac at http://www.ntplx.net/~davesas/