I just learned a couple of things... There's something called
"culantro" and it's not an alternative spelling of cilantro. I have a
feeling I've seen it from time to time at ethnic Latino type markets
but didn't know what it was. Next time I see it, I'll know I can use
it to make sofrito.

http://homecooking.about.com/od/cook...aqculantro.htm
image here -
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped...77/Hombay3.jpg

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"sf" > wrote in message
...
>I just learned a couple of things... There's something called
> "culantro" and it's not an alternative spelling of cilantro. I have a
> feeling I've seen it from time to time at ethnic Latino type markets
> but didn't know what it was. Next time I see it, I'll know I can use
> it to make sofrito.
>
> http://homecooking.about.com/od/cook...aqculantro.htm
> image here -
> https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped...77/Hombay3.jpg
>
> --


your link does not provide us with this important information:

While culantro and cilantro look different, the leaf aromas are similar,
although culantro is stronger.
http://bonnieplants.com/growing/growing-culantro/

The appearance of culantro and cilantro are different but the leaf aromas
are similar, although culantro is more pungent. Because of this aroma
similarity the leaves are used interchangeably in many food preparations and
is the major reason for the misnaming of one herb for the other. While
relatively new to American cuisine, culantro has long been used in the Far
East, Latin America, and the Caribbean. In Asia, culantro is most popular in
Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore where it is commonly used with or in lieu
of cilantro and topped over soups, noodle dishes, and curries.
http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/p...99/v4-506.html

On Wed, 31 Jul 2013 08:03:03 -0700, "Pico Rico"
> wrote:

>
> "sf" > wrote in message
> ...
> >I just learned a couple of things... There's something called
> > "culantro" and it's not an alternative spelling of cilantro. I have a
> > feeling I've seen it from time to time at ethnic Latino type markets
> > but didn't know what it was. Next time I see it, I'll know I can use
> > it to make sofrito.
> >
> > http://homecooking.about.com/od/cook...aqculantro.htm
> > image here -
> > https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped...77/Hombay3.jpg
> >
> > --
>
>
> your link does not provide us with this important information:
>
> While culantro and cilantro look different, the leaf aromas are similar,
> although culantro is stronger.
> http://bonnieplants.com/growing/growing-culantro/

The reading I did said they were NOT interchangeable. I'll make up my
own mind after I buy some.
>
> The appearance of culantro and cilantro are different but the leaf aromas
> are similar, although culantro is more pungent.

According to what I read, they are cousins.... but again, not
interchangeable.

> Because of this aroma
> similarity the leaves are used interchangeably in many food preparations and
> is the major reason for the misnaming of one herb for the other. While
> relatively new to American cuisine, culantro has long been used in the Far
> East, Latin America, and the Caribbean. In Asia, culantro is most popular in
> Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore where it is commonly used with or in lieu
> of cilantro and topped over soups, noodle dishes, and curries.
> http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/p...99/v4-506.html
>
>


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Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

On 7/31/2013 12:14 PM, sf wrote:
> On Wed, 31 Jul 2013 08:03:03 -0700, "Pico Rico"
> > wrote:
>
>>
>> "sf" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> I just learned a couple of things... There's something called
>>> "culantro" and it's not an alternative spelling of cilantro. I have a
>>> feeling I've seen it from time to time at ethnic Latino type markets
>>> but didn't know what it was. Next time I see it, I'll know I can use
>>> it to make sofrito.
>>>
>>> http://homecooking.about.com/od/cook...aqculantro.htm
>>> image here -
>>> https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped...77/Hombay3.jpg
>>>
>>> --
>>
>>
>> your link does not provide us with this important information:
>>
>> While culantro and cilantro look different, the leaf aromas are similar,
>> although culantro is stronger.
>> http://bonnieplants.com/growing/growing-culantro/
>
> The reading I did said they were NOT interchangeable. I'll make up my
> own mind after I buy some.
>>
>> The appearance of culantro and cilantro are different but the leaf aromas
>> are similar, although culantro is more pungent.
>
> According to what I read, they are cousins.... but again, not
> interchangeable.
>
>> Because of this aroma
>> similarity the leaves are used interchangeably in many food preparations and
>> is the major reason for the misnaming of one herb for the other. While
>> relatively new to American cuisine, culantro has long been used in the Far
>> East, Latin America, and the Caribbean. In Asia, culantro is most popular in
>> Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore where it is commonly used with or in lieu
>> of cilantro and topped over soups, noodle dishes, and curries.
>> http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/p...99/v4-506.html

It is strange isn't it that culantro, which looks nothing like cilantro,
should taste so similar.

In passing, I note the usual spate of "I hate cilantro; it tastes like
soap" messages. Yes, it does to some people and most people know this.
There are, of course, some who say it has no taste at all and that has
been observed before too.
--
Jim Silverton (Potomac, MD)

Extraneous "not." in Reply To.

"sf" > wrote in message
...
>I just learned a couple of things... There's something called
> "culantro" and it's not an alternative spelling of cilantro. I have a
> feeling I've seen it from time to time at ethnic Latino type markets
> but didn't know what it was. Next time I see it, I'll know I can use
> it to make sofrito.
>
> http://homecooking.about.com/od/cook...aqculantro.htm
> image here -
> https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped...77/Hombay3.jpg
>
> --
The specific name "foetidum" tells me all I need to know!
Graham

"sf" > wrote in message
...
>I just learned a couple of things... There's something called
> "culantro" and it's not an alternative spelling of cilantro. I have a
> feeling I've seen it from time to time at ethnic Latino type markets
> but didn't know what it was. Next time I see it, I'll know I can use
> it to make sofrito.
>
> http://homecooking.about.com/od/cook...aqculantro.htm
> image here -
> https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped...77/Hombay3.jpg

It is frequently used or referred to on various cooking shows.