Cilantro
Cultural or Geographic History
Cilantro, also known as coriander, is probably one of the first spices used by mankind, having been known as early as 5000 BC. Sanskrit writings dating from about 1500 BC also spoke of it. The Romans spread the plant throughout Europe and it was one of the first spices to arrive in America. Coriander generally refers to the seeds of the plant, which are a spice commonly used in Asian cuisine. Cilantro refers to the leaves of the plant, which are used widely in Latin American cuisines, but also make an appearance in Chinese soups and Thai curries.
Flavor Profile
Cilantro has bold tones of citrus and sage
Recommendations for Use
- Use with chicken, fish, lamb, rice, pasta or vegetable dishes.
- Makes a great addition to salsa, taco fillings, Mexican salads and lentil or black bean soups.
- Coriander seeds can be added to Indian and Thai curries as well as other meat and vegetable dishes.
Recommendations for Combinations
- Combine with lime juice for Latin American dishes.
- Combine coriander with turmeric, garam masala or curry for Indian and Thai dishes.
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