Cilantro Pro Or Con/Yea Or Nay

[+ Gar1eth]

I think the first time I probably had cilantro was in my early to mid 20's during the 1980's when I had my first fajitas because I doubt my Mom ever used it in her cooking.

 

I like it. But I've read not everyone does.

 

Gman

[+ deej]

No.

[+ honcho]

"There can be no argument in matters of taste". But since you ask. I very much like it.

Some of my friends think it tastes like soap. I'm wondering if that reaction is genetic?

[marylander1940]

I think the first time I probably had cilantro was in my early to mid 20's during the 1980's when I had my first fajitas because I doubt my Mom ever used it in her cooking.

 

I like it. But I've read not everyone does.

 

Gman

 

It's an acquire taste and it used to be called "Chinese parsley".

[+ deej]

Some of my friends think it tastes like soap. I'm wondering if that reaction is genetic?

 

Maybe. I was raised by a farm girl who fed us all manner of home-grown vegetation and learned to like absolutely all of it. Eat what you grow, grow what you eat. Yum.

 

But the first time I tasted pork carnitas in a taco covered in cilantro I took one bite and spit it out. The pork was great, but the cilantro was awful.

[+ Gar1eth]

"There can be no argument in matters of taste". But since you ask. I very much like it.

Some of my friends think it tastes like soap. I'm wondering if that reaction is genetic?

 

Reportedly it is genetic. And in the past I think maybe I've read that that might be the reason some people don't like broccoli too-it tastes bitter to them.

 

So you like cilantro. But what does it taste like to you? I actually think it might have a soapy taste to me. But it's not overpowering, and while I might not pick up a sprig to eat on its own, I'm fine with the way it tastes on fajitas.

 

Gman

[whipped guy]

[MikeBiDude]

It’s always in my fridge love it. But....I really prefer cold and chopped into onions, salsa, etc. I do NOT like it when cooked with meats etc for my tacos, burritos, etc.

Coriander its dry seed is used worldwide in cuisine.

[rvwnsd]

I like cilantro and use it in my "Not Your Mama's Slaw" recipe.

[+ azdr0710]

living in the southwest, we eat a lot of "Mexican" food........for me, cilantro is required in most Mexican dishes to give it that authentic?? zip.......great taste and smell

 

YES!

[CuriousByNature]

I have read that there is a genetic reason why it tastes soapy to some people. My siblings can't stand it but I don't mind it. Not my favourite herb but also not something I would avoid. I tell them this goes to support my personal theory that I was adopted.

[+ honcho]

So you like cilantro. But what does it taste like to you?

 

it tastes like a cross between mild mint and basil to me.

[+ Gar1eth]

it tastes like a cross between mild mint and basil to me.

 

living in the southwest, we eat a lot of "Mexican" food........for me, cilantro is required in most Mexican dishes to give it that authentic?? zip.......great taste and smell

 

YES!

 

Does it have a taste you can describe, @azdr0710?

 

I think, as I said above it might taste mildly soapy to me. But there are other bitter things that some people eat/drink, such as bitters, club soda/Perrier, and gin. So apparently I'm not the only to be able to tolerate something bitter.

 

 

I like cilantro and use it in my "Not Your Mama's Slaw" recipe.

 

Are you allowed to share the recipe with us?

 

Gman

[+ azdr0710]

Does it have a taste you can describe, @azdr0710?

 

 

 

the soapy taste that some seem to experience is a common complaint.....I've never ever thought cilantro tasted anything like soap (possibly based on that one time in school as a kid?? ), but do think it has that classic Mexican scent and taste needed for any salsa, enchilada sauce, tacos, what-have-you......can't "describe" the taste, but I just know it has that necessary tang for Mexican food.......I don't think I'd use it in non-Mexican food!

[+ PapaTony]

"There can be no argument in matters of taste". But since you ask. I very much like it.

Some of my friends think it tastes like soap. I'm wondering if that reaction is genetic?

 

It is

 

https://www.britannica.com/story/why-does-cilantro-taste-like-soap-to-some-people

[+ PapaTony]

Cilantro is a very beneficial herb. It has the ability of leaching heavy metals from our blood.

 

https://www.sourcenaturals.com/library/download/102241

[rvwnsd]

Does it have a taste you can describe, @azdr0710?

 

I think, as I said above it might taste mildly soapy to me. But there are other bitter things that some people eat/drink, such as bitters, club soda/Perrier, and gin. So apparently I'm not the only to be able to tolerate something bitter.

 

 

 

 

Are you allowed to share the recipe with us?

Gman

Sure!

Not Your Mama's Slaw

 

INGREDIENTS

• 1/4 cup Maggi or soy sauce
  
• 1/8 cup toasted sesame oil
  
• 1/8 cup light oil, such as grapeseed, canola, or avocado
  
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  
• 1 tablespoon ginger, crushed
  
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
  
• 2 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or 1 1/2 tablespoons freeze-dried
  
• 1/8 cup white toasted sesame seeds
  
• 1/8 cup black toasted sesame seeds
  
• 1 pound shredded vegetables, such as broccoli slaw, carrots, or chopped salad
  

STEPS

1. Put all ingredients except for vegetables in a mason jar
   
2. Shake well
   
3. Pour over vegetables
   
4. Toss until coated evenly
   

[seattlebottom]

Nope, it tastes medicinal.

[maninsoma]

I like cilantro so much that I usually ask for extra cilantro and onions when getting a burrito or tacos.

 

Another cuisine in which it's widely used is Thai.

[myophile]

?

[liubit]

I love cilantro and, just like @azdr0710 says, it is an essential herb in Mexican cuisine: I can’t imagine fresh salsa without it.

[MikeBiDude]

Sure!

 

Not Your Mama's Slaw

 

INGREDIENTS

• 1/4 cup Maggi or soy sauce
  
• 1/8 cup toasted sesame oil
  
• 1/8 cup light oil, such as grapeseed, canola, or avocado
  
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  
• 1 tablespoon ginger, crushed
  
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
  
• 2 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or 1 1/2 tablespoons freeze-dried
  
• 1/8 cup white toasted sesame seeds
  
• 1/8 cup black toasted sesame seeds
  
• 1 pound shredded vegetables, such as broccoli slaw, carrots, or chopped salad
  

STEPS

1. Put all ingredients except for vegetables in a mason jar
   
2. Shake well
   
3. Pour over vegetables
   
4. Toss until coated evenly
   

This would go great when I smoke brisket or pork butt...I’m always looking for sides with a little acid (lime juice) to balance the smoke flavor.

[alrajee]

Mostly yay but in very small quantities.

[realeasymoney]

very much yea. love it.

[handiacefailure]

Yeah, it's something I buy almost every week at the mexican grocery store by my house. I love it in Tacos, Chili and Omlettes and on some sandwich's.