Cooking With Cilantro
By Lynett
Are You A Cilantro Fan?
I love cooking with fresh cilantro. It adds a wonderful spicy flavor to many dishes. I try to keep fresh cilantro on hand all year round, whether I buy it at the grocery and store it in the fridge, keep a plant on my windowsill during the winter, or replant it in my garden every couple weeks through the summer. Cilantro is a staple flavor for cooking at our house.
Cooking With Cilantro
Many people confuse cilantro with parsley, or think that they are interchangeable in recipes. Cilantro definitely has a distinct tangy flavor of its own.
You might hear cilantro called Chinese or Mexican parsley, the two plants may look alike, but don't let the name fool you, this herb tastes nothing like parsley.
Cilantro is best when it's fresh and green, watch out for yellow, or black leaves, this is a sure sign the cilantro is not fresh and probably lacking in flavor.Even fresh, cilantro only lasts a few days in the refrigerator. It helps to store your fresh herbs in a dry, air tight container to keep excess moisture away from the leaves.
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Featured Recipes With Fresh Cilantro:
- Chinese Cabbage Stir-Fry with Rice Noodles, Pork, and Cilantro
A heady blend of ginger, garlic, scallions, cilantro, and hot sauce infuses chopped Chinese cabbage and rice noodles. The cabbage is seared until just golden and wilted. Ground pork and a squeeze of lime add dimension to this Asian-inspired dish. - Black Beans and Rice with Cilantro Pesto Recipe : Bobby Flay : Food Network
Food Network invites you to try this Black Beans and Rice with Cilantro Pesto recipe from Bobby Flay. - Fresh Garden Salsa | The Home and Garden Cafe
I love making salsa fresh from the garden during the summer. The flavors of the fresh tomatoes, onions, spices, and peppers are fabulous! My brother in law - Cilantro Pesto Recipe | Simply Recipes
Homemade cilantro pesto, made with fresh cilantro leaves, blanched almonds, red onion, serrano chile and olive oil.
How Can You Use Cilantro In Cooking?
Cilantro is a flavorful and versatile herb to use in your home cooking. Here are just a few ideas to help you utilize your fresh cilantro:
- Spring and summer herb salads
- Fresh salsas
- Pesto
- Dips
- Garnishes
- Rubs and marinades
- Herbal Vinegars
However you add the cilantro to your recipe, it's sure to add plenty of zing and flavor!
askjanbrass 23 months ago
I just love cooking with fresh cilantro. It's absolutely essential when I'm making certain Thai dishes, like Pad Thai with Tofu. Cheers!