We love cilantro. Don’t @ us.
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12 Herbs Every Chef Should Know!
Serious Mealtimes / Greg Dupree
Okay you clicked on this story so we’ll skip the usual discussion about how polarizing this amazing herb is. You’re already here so you know the truth: cilantro is delicious and many of our favorite dishes rely on its unique flavor. In most cases cilantro is added as a last-minute accent. But in this roundup we’re highlighting cilantro recipes that use the herb in ways (and quantities) that go beyond mere garnish.
Also a word of caution to cilantro lovers: there are other herbs related to cilantro that you should know about (if you don’t already). Culantro also known as recao or sawtooth herb stores better than cilantro and is less likely to bolt in the garden. Its flavor and potency are quite similar to cilantro. Rau ram or Vietnamese coriander also does well in the garden and has a stronger pepperier flavor than cilantro. In addition to using it as a simple garnish for soups like bún bò Huê you might also want to try our recipe for nem lụi Huế. Finally there’s papalo an absolutely moist strong-flavored herb used in Puebla cuisine. Should a cilantro hater encounter papalo the experience would likely scar them for life. We enjoy it as a garnish for frijoles charros but it is best known for giving cemitas sandwiches their characteristic flavor.
