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Cilantro
is also known as a Coriander Plant, Chinese Parsley,
Yeun Sai and Japanese Parsley. It is readily available
fresh or dried in most grocery markets.
Cilantro
is used in many cuisine around the world. Most notably
it is used to enliven Mexican and South American food
as well as as Thai and Vietnamese.
This
is a multiethnic herb that is used in everything from
delicate Asian spring rolls to substantial Mexican
dishes. Cilantro is the leaf part of the coriander
plant. It's unique flavor is quite distinctive and
can liven up even a simple chicken broth.
Cilantro
has a faint overtone of anise and a somewhat delicate
peppery taste. Use cilantro in tacos, salsas, soups,
stews, chicken and rice, salads, tomato based sauces
and as a garnish. Use sparingly.
The
coriander seed can be used in tomato chutney, raratouille,
frankfurtes and curries; also in apple pies, cakes,
buscuits and marmalade. Whole seeds may also be added
to soups, sauces and vegetable dishes. The seeds are
often used in Middle Eastern, southern Asian, as well
as Latin American cuisines. In India, both coriander
seeds and leaves are extensively used in curries and
spice mixes.
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