Although the leaves and dried seeds are most commonly used in cooking, the entire cilantro plant is edible. The stems of the plant also have a strong flavor and are commonly used in dishes like Thai curry pastes and soups.
Cilantro has delicate, lacy green leaves, resembling flat leaf parsley. It has a pungent, complex, citrusy flavor. Cilantro leaves are often added to a dish just before serving because their flavor diminishes with cooking. Coriander seeds are small and round with a yellowish brown color and longitudinal ridges.
Cilantro is a green, leafy herb that resembles parsley. It's the leafy part of the coriander plant (Coriandrum sativum), which produces seeds that are used as a spice. For those who appreciate it, cilantro tastes like a stronger version of parsley, with a tangy citrus flavor.
In Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, and Cuba, both cilantro and culantro are commonly used in sofrito, a sauce that is used as a mirepoix in these countries. There are multiple names for cilantro in Latin America.
Type
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Herbs |
Family |
Family Varies |
Temperature Soil |
50-60F |
Temperature Daytime |
50-85F |
Temperature Evening |
45F |
Lighting |
Partial, 2-4 Hours/Day |
Water |
Light, 6 Gallons/Week |
Maturity |
65-100 Days Harvest |
PH Neutral |
5.5-8.0 |
Zones |
2A-10B |
Plant Placement |
3 Plants, 3 Rows |