Okay... okay before I get going I know how some of you feel. You hate it. It's overpowering. You can't get away from its taste....but I can't help but to love it. Did you know it's been recorded that this herb was in the hanging gardens of Babylon? That is one serious herb. It is a great source of vitamin K and A and in Arabian Nights it's referred to as an aphrodisiac.
Beyond that and to the real deal. I think I may be addicted to it. I love its piquant flavor (piquant is a new word for me: having an agreeably pungent taste) and its ability to enhance any dish. Do you love fresh salsa? I bet it's because of this beautiful thing. Cilantro.
Love it or hate it, can you describe it with one word? Try.
Cafe Rio's Creamy Tomatillo Dressing. But I guess that is five words... But it's so yummy and I of course love cilantro! And I didn't know it was an aphrodisiac---I guess Brian will be taking me to Cafe Rio a lot more now!
ReplyDeleteImpossible-to-find-in-Italy. Since multiple-word adjectives are hyphenated, does that make this one word? (probably not)
ReplyDeleteI miss cilantro! We tried to find some here but I swear it doesn't exist. When I get home, I will definitely be making salsa, with lots and lots of cilantro.
Moderation... :) it's good but it can take away from all the other flavors (I had a fish with mango/cilantro chutney on it and I couldn't even taste the mango! Sad day) I sound like a foodie, this is great.
ReplyDeleteClassic. Cilantro compliments so many dishes, it's amazing! I like the taste, but not the texture, so I prefer it ground up. I take it out of dishes when it's just sitting on top (like cafe rio salads) because the stem is too bitter and stringy for me to enjoy.
ReplyDeleteOkay, I clearly need to go to Cafe Rio when I get out west this summer. Charisse, I was actually reading up on it (cilantro) and come to find out the stems are eaten as a vegetable in Asia. I don't think I am a fan of that. All I can think of is my grandma Schaffer insisting that I try her boiled dandelion greens. Not a fond memory. To Katie, moderation is always a good thing. So sad you couldn't taste the mango. Elizabeth have you discovered any Tuscan herbs we can't get here?
ReplyDeleteYUMMY...but I would have to agree with the moderation comment!! I do love me some cilantro, but too much and it can be overpowering!!!
ReplyDeleteI don't have one word. But did you know you can freeze it and then pull it out and stick it in your salsa, salad, or whatever? It's true. You can. So I guess my word is freezable...who knew?
ReplyDeleteShannon, miss you back! With all your FL roots I bet you like cilantro on fish. Yum. Cami Lou, I did know that---it is the only way I survive the harsh winter months!! Good word. Freezable.
ReplyDeleteYuck! One word :) Sorry, but I really don't like it. Really picky when it comes to food and flavours.
ReplyDeleteIt's alright Tatiana...you can be forgiven. :)Hey how is flight attending going?
ReplyDeleteDisgusting :(
ReplyDeleteI knew that was coming Bonnie!
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