What is cilantro?

Cilantro is an herb that is commonly used in cooking. Its leaves have a fresh, citrusy flavor and are often used as a garnish or added to dishes for flavor. The plant is also known as coriander, and the leaves and seeds of the plant are both edible and have slightly different flavors. The leaves are typically used in fresh salsas, guacamole, and various Asian and Middle Eastern dishes, while the seeds are often used in curries and other spicy dishes.

How is cilantro used in cooking?

Cilantro is commonly used in many different types of cooking to add a fresh, citrusy flavor to dishes. Here are a few ways it’s used:

• Fresh cilantro leaves are often chopped and added to salsas, guacamole, and other dips.
• Its leaves can be used as garnish for soups, stews, and curries.
• Fresh cilantro can be used to season chicken, pork, fish and seafood, it provides a fresh and bright flavor when added just before serving.
• Chopped cilantro is often used as a topping for tacos, burritos, and other Mexican dishes.
• It’s also used in many Asian cuisine, in thai dishes, it is typically added to soups, curries, and stir-fries.
• The seeds of the cilantro plant, known as coriander, can be ground and used as a spice. This is used extensively in middle eastern, Indian, and certain east European cuisine, often in dishes that involve meat or vegetables.

Overall, cilantro is a versatile herb that can be used in a wide variety of dishes to add fresh flavor and aroma.

What are some good dishes to make with cilantro?

Cilantro is a versatile herb that can be used in many different types of dishes to add a fresh, citrusy flavor. Here are a few popular dishes that feature cilantro as a key ingredient:

• Salsas: Fresh cilantro is often chopped and added to salsas, giving them a bright, fresh flavor.
• Guacamole: Cilantro is a traditional ingredient in guacamole, and is often chopped and mixed in with mashed avocado, lime juice, and diced onions and tomatoes.
• Pesto: Cilantro pesto is a fresh twist on traditional basil pesto, you can use it as pasta sauce, sandwich spread, or on any dish you need a flavor boost
• Mexican Dishes: Fresh cilantro is often used as a topping for tacos, burritos, and other Mexican dishes, it can also be mixed into a marinade for chicken, fish, or pork.
• Asian cuisine: In Thai cuisine, cilantro is often added to soups, curries, and stir-fries. Chopped cilantro is also a popular garnish for many Asian dishes, such as pad thai, noodles dishes, and soups.
• Indian cuisine: The seeds of the cilantro plant, known as coriander, are used extensively in Indian cuisine. It is often used in curries, spice rubs and marinades, as well as being used as a garnish.
• Middle Eastern cuisine: Coriander is used frequently in middle eastern dishes, particularly in meat dishes, and for making dips and spreads.

These are just a few examples, but cilantro can be used in many other dishes as well. Its fresh flavor and aroma make it a great addition to many types of cuisine.

Selected Recipes

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• This Bacon Spinach Artichoke Pizza has it all — except for cilantro. You can always use that as a garnish after cooking.





Cann you cook a meal with beef, grains, bacon, and radishes?

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• Carne en su Jugó is somewhere between soup and a stew. Serve it with a crust of bread to soak up that juice.





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