614412 Thu Apr 23 12:29:02 -0700 2009 13 12 Boston Area 0 4622437 I have been salivating nonstop since reading this recipe for Bangkok Fried Chicken [1]. Seems like something Russo's ought to have, but I can't recall ever having seen whole coriander root there, or anywhere else. Anyone know of a local source? [1] http://food.theatlantic.com/abroad/better-than-southern-fried-chicken.php Thu Apr 23 12:29:02 -0700 2009 11116 Ruprecht 1 4622825 Never seen the roots on sale anywhere. Seeds, stems, and leaves yes, roots no. I've even grown the stuff and never noticed any substantial roots. As for the chicken itself, there was a thread on the subject not long ago. Several local places offer it: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/594801 Thu Apr 23 13:50:05 -0700 2009 4622437 14386 BobB 2 4623000 Is Bon Chon and Bangkok fried chicken essentially the same thing? Thu Apr 23 14:33:59 -0700 2009 4622825 11116 Ruprecht 1 4622882 Sometimes Russo's has bunches of cilantro (coriander) with roots, sometimes they're clipped off. Asian markets might have them with roots more often. There isn't much of a root, just a couple of inches. Thu Apr 23 14:06:00 -0700 2009 4622437 13160 silver queen 2 4651485 The cilantro I bought at Russo's on Friday has the root attached, FWIW. Sun May 03 20:56:14 -0700 2009 4622882 23882 dtremit 1 4622955 Interesting read! Now I'm craving that chicken!! I googled coriander root and found some good info, including a conversation on the LA Chowhound site. Look for cilantro/coriander (same thing) with the root attached. I'm thinking that the Asian grocery store on Western Ave near Mittaheap in Lynn might have coriander/cilantro with the root attached. I think it's called Paylin Lynn Market (there are two markets almost side by side, there, and I tend to forget which is which). The one I'm thinking of a small place, but the larger of the two, and they have lots of fresh herbs and veggies (other stuff, too). Here's the LA Chowhound reference to coriander root: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/55648?tag=main_body;search_results and here's some interesting info on another food blog: http://www.blazinghotwok.com/2008/07/secret-ingredient.html Thu Apr 23 14:22:51 -0700 2009 4622437 23383 threedogs 1 4623056 i have purchased coriander root (cilantro with the root attached) at the super 88 in malden and allston. they don't always have it though Thu Apr 23 14:50:45 -0700 2009 4622437 47608 galangatron 1 4623214 Market Basket frequently has cilantro with the roots attached, Russo's also has them (sometimes half have the roots and half don't) Thu Apr 23 15:49:19 -0700 2009 4622437 10607 Luther 1 4624305 Where are you gonna get your rice flour? I saw that article too...sounds awesome. Fri Apr 24 05:20:45 -0700 2009 4622437 11172 Bob Dobalina 2 4624475 You can get rice flour at basically any asian market I have bought cilantro with the roots attached at Stop and Shop, even. Sometimes they have th eroots, sometimes they don't Fri Apr 24 06:38:25 -0700 2009 4624305 43893 C. Hamster 1 4624353 Best bet for finding cilantro (coriander) with the roots on are the Vietnamese groceries, which are smaller, on Dot Ave. The root helps them keepbetter, too. There are 4 or 5. Just get on Dot Ave at the kenedy library exit, or from Columbia road, and go. The first one on the right should be Pho Cuhong market.... Fri Apr 24 05:52:34 -0700 2009 4622437 11108 galleygirl 1 4649953 I rarely find them with roots attached, but always watching for that. They are a typical ingredient in most home-made Thai curries. They are tiny, and I think you could just substitute some smashed up coriander stems or even leaves if you can't find them. I'm often surprised that they are cut off since there must be some demand for them. Sun May 03 08:43:58 -0700 2009 4622437 25417 Zatan 2 4650269 Market Basket sells with the root, always. Sun May 03 11:26:16 -0700 2009 4649953 22725 AHan 1 4659202 I was just at the Whole Foods in Brighton and they had cilantro with stems on. First time I've seen that there, strange coincidence..... Wed May 06 09:41:58 -0700 2009 4622437 25417 Zatan