Cilantro
Cilantro
is the fresh leafy part of the coriander plant.
Particularly outside the USA, cilantro may go by other
names including dhania, coriander leaves, Chinese
parsley and Mexican parsley.
Cilantro has a very
different taste from coriander seeds (hence the different
name). Cilantro tastes soapy to some people. This
difference in perception of the flavor of the leaves may
have a genetic cause.
Fresh cilantro is an
important ingredient in Asian cuisine and in Mexican
Salsas. Chopped cilantro is also used as a garnish on
cooked dishes such as dal.
Cilantro should never
itself be cooked as heat quickly destroys its delicate
flavor. Dried cilantro has very little taste.
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