Cilantro, Coriandrum sativum
Cilantro is one of the most common herbs in Mexican cooking and
enjoys a strong relationship with most people. Cilantro is truly a love
it/hate it spice. People who don't like cilantro describe it as a soapy flavor.
People who enjoy cilantro describe it as more of a citrus flavor.
Cilantro is actually a plant that provides two spices.
Cilantro comes from the leaves, while coriander comes from the seeds.
Coriander is claimed by both Asian and Indian cooking.
Ancient Hebrews in their Passover meal and Ancient Romans used
cilantro to cure meat. In One Thousand and One Arabian Nights, cilantro is described as an
aphrodisiac.
Cilantro originated in the Mediterranean where it was used not only
for food, but for medical reasons. Cilantro is an antioxidant and prevents some
infections. Some even claim that it has anti-inflammatory powers. Cilantro can
help settle the stomach alone or with a meal that may not agree with all palates.
Cilantro Facts:
If
using fresh cilantro, choose young leaves
Cilantro
goes well with corn, peas, tomatoes
Cilantro
prevents some infections
Cilantro
is an annual plant
Cilantro
is sometimes called Chinese parsley- read
about Chinese uses from About's Chinese Cooking RecipeGal
Buy cilantro seeds here
Recipes:
Cilantro
Chicken and Walnuts
Chipotle-Cilantro
Pesto
El Torito Copycat
Cilantro-Pepita Dressing
Pot Beans
Tortilla Lime Soup
Fish and
Tortilla Pie
Tomatillo
Salsa
Popeye's
Bonus Burritos
Red Enchilada Sauce
Crab Dip
Green Chile Sauce
Salsa Verde
Roasted Sala
Colorado
Cilantro Salsa
Cilantro Porterhouse
Cilantro and Lime Butter
Cilantro rice
Cilantro
and Lime Pasta Salad
Cilantro Mirin Glazed Prawns w/
Mango Salsa
Seafood Cakes with Cilantro
Butter Sauce
Brookhaven
Borough - Grilled Salmon with Pineapple-Cilantro Sauce
Cilantro Lime Salsa Fresca
Salmon with Lime
Cilantro Butter
Avacado and Turkey Soup
Spiced
Tomato Soup
Previous
Features
Images from Recipegal
|