Coriander Substitutes

Out of coriander? These are the swaps that actually work, with conversion ratios for any recipe size and notes on how each one changes the result.

Need to convert coriander between cups, grams, or ounces first? Open the coriander converter.

What to use instead of coriander

  • Parsley

    Ingredient swap

    1 cup coriander = 1 cup parsley (1:1 by volume)

    Parsley (60 g/cup) is much heavier than coriander (16 g/cup) — measure by volume, not weight. Parsley is mild and grassy where coriander is citrusy and bold, so the flavour shifts noticeably. Best for salads, green juices, and tabbouleh-style dishes; skip when the citrus-floral character of coriander is the point.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What can I substitute for coriander?
There are 1 workable substitutes for coriander, depending on what you have on hand and which property of coriander matters most for your recipe. The closest swap is usually 1 cup coriander = 1 cup parsley (1:1 by volume). Each option below lists the conversion ratio for any recipe size, plus notes on how the swap changes the texture, flavour, rise, or browning.
Will substituting coriander change how my recipe turns out?
Yes, every swap trades one property for another: fat content, moisture, acidity, or protein. The notes on each substitute describe what changes in texture, flavour, rise, or browning, so you can choose the swap that matters least for your recipe. Open the coriander converter
How do I measure coriander accurately?
Weighing in grams is more reliable than scooping cups, especially when a substitute has a different density from what the recipe expects. The coriander converter on this site converts between cups, grams, ounces, tablespoons, and teaspoons, so you can scale a recipe up or down without losing the ratio. Open the coriander converter

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