Cilantro (US) or coriander leaves are an aromatic herb from the coriander plant used in the cuisines of the Mediterranean, Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, China, South and Southeast Asia, Texas, and Latin America.
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Can cilantro be used for tea or tisane?
I love using my dehydrator. Can I use dried cilantro as tea, or with other herbs to make tea? If so, how would I pick herbs to use with it?
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What can I do with papalo? [closed]
I picked up some papalo (aka, Bolivian coriander) at the farmer's market and I was wondering what to do with it. I see recipes for cemitas and I've tried mixing it with basil and with lemongrass. ...
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How does dried cilantro relate to fresh?
Is coriander dried cilantro seed? Has anyone used dried cilantro, and if so how does it compare to fresh cilantro. I assume fresh is better but please describe the difference (less pungent, etc...)
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What's a good substitute for cilantro?
I have several friends with the soap gene (cilantro tastes like soap to them), my father's allergic (it gives him a headache) and because of a lifetime of avoiding the stuff, I find cilantro ...
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How can I get cilantro to last longer in the fridge? [duplicate]
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How to Store Fresh Herbs
I like adding cilantro to a few different dishes but within a week there are black slimey things in the bag and I end up tossing most of it. How ...
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What is a good use for lots of fresh cilantro?
I have a few recipes I like to make which call for fresh cilantro, but when I buy it at the store it's usually in large bunches and I have a ton left over. What's a good use for the leftovers?
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How to Store Fresh Herbs
What is the best way to store fresh herbs like parsley or cilantro? I find I have about the same luck with them whether they are left in a plastic bag or I put them in a cup of water.