Definition of Chinese parsley

1. Noun. Old World herb with aromatic leaves and seed resembling parsley.


2. Noun. Parsley-like herb used as seasoning or garnish.
Exact synonyms: Cilantro, Coriander
Generic synonyms: Herb
Group relationships: Cilantro, Coriander, Coriander Plant, Coriandrum Sativum

Lexicographical Neighbors of Chinese Parsley

Chinese menus
Chinese monetary unit
Chinese mountain cat
Chinese mountain cats
Chinese mushroom
Chinese mustard
Chinese numeral
Chinese olive
Chinese olives
Chinese overtime
Chinese paddlefish
Chinese pangolin
Chinese pangolins
Chinese parasol
Chinese parasol tree
Chinese parsley (current term)
Chinese pea tree
Chinese pheasant
Chinese pheasants
Chinese primrose
Chinese privet
Chinese puzzle
Chinese puzzles
Chinese ragwort
Chinese red
Chinese reds
Chinese restaurant syndrome
Chinese rhubarb
Chinese scholar tree
Chinese scholartree

Literary usage of Chinese parsley

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Malamalama School's Rainbow Cookbook: Recipes from Around the World by Hawaii Malamalama School (Keaau (1993)
"Chinese parsley, chopped 1 onion, diced V* c. dried shrimp 1 bell pepper, ... In the same skillet add peanuts, tomatoes, coconut milk, Chinese parsley, ..."

2. The Caroline Islands: Travel in the Sea of the Little Lands by Frederick William Christian (1899)
"In combination with a peculiar vegetable styled Chinese parsley, beche-de-mer forms a most delicate stew, which I tested one evening at Macao and rendered ..."

3. Monks' Cookbook by Himalayan Academy, Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami (1997)
"... grated 1/4 tsp mustard seeds 1 tsp ghee Chinese parsley, chopped 1 tsp salt Cook toor dal ahead of time with a pinch of turmeric in 1 1/2 to 2 cups ..."

4. Gently with the Tides: The Best of Living Aboard by Michael L. Frankel (1990)
"Also known as Chinese parsley, coriander has recently become more common in American cuisine. The basal leaves have distinctive flavor and are well known in ..."

5. Fantasy Islands: A Man's Guide to Exotic Women and International Travel by Wade T. Wilson (1998)
"... fried with shrimp or chicken, onions, and bean sprouts, seasoned with hot spices and garnished with chopped peanuts and cilantro (Chinese parsley). ..."

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