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Sure, you know the difference between shallots and onions, but the cilantro vs. coriander debate is a bit more nuanced—and in some cases the distinction between...
Eryngium foetidum is a tropical perennial herb in the family Apiaceae.Common names include culantro (Panama) (/ k uː ˈ l ɑː n t r oʊ / or / k uː ˈ l æ n t r oʊ /), cimarrón, recao (Puerto Rico), chardon béni (France), Mexican coriander, samat, bandhaniya, long coriander, Burmese coriander, sawtooth coriander, Shadow Beni (Caribbean), and ngò gai (Vietnam).
Coriander seed is a spice in garam masala, and Indian curries, which often employ the ground fruits in generous amounts together with cumin, acting as a thickener in a mixture called dhania jeera. [43] Roasted coriander seeds, called dhania dal, are eaten as a snack. Outside of Asia, coriander seed is used widely for pickling vegetables.
Despite the name "Bolivian coriander" and "summer cilantro", this plant is not botanically related to Coriandrum sativum. The terms pápaloquelite and pápalo are used in Mexico, and the herb there commonly accompanies tacos. Not all Mexicans enjoy its taste, but some find that it improves the flavor of tacos and typical Mexican salsas and soups.
For some, cilantro tastes like soap, dirt, crushed bugs or metal shavings.
Avoiding wilted cilantro leaves starts with buying the freshest cilantro possible. At the grocery store, look for cilantro with fresh, green leaves; avoid any bunches with yellowed or wilted leaves.
Beyond adverse effects from the herb itself, "adulteration, inappropriate formulation, or lack of understanding of plant and drug interactions have led to adverse reactions that are sometimes life threatening or lethal." [3]
Cumin is the dried seed of the herb Cuminum cyminum, a member of the parsley family. The cumin plant grows to 30–50 cm (12–20 in) tall and is harvested by hand. It is an annual herbaceous plant, with a slender, glabrous, branched stem that is 20–30 cm (8–12 in) tall and has a diameter of 3–5 cm (1 + 1 ⁄ 4 –2 in). [10]