Cilantro Poll - like it or not?

[UncleWai]

I am in the minority that cannot stand its taste, it tastes like ass.
There's a Chinese soup which puts nothing but grounded beef and cilantro. I tried a little when I was young and just completely threw up.

 

[Eli]

Not a fan.

Don't think it makes me nauseous though. lol

 

[Colt45]

load it up. deliciousness

 

[So]

mmmm...........................cilantro.

 

[Cyco]

No sir, I don't like it

 

[Swagman]

Salsa seems better with cilantro. Albondigas, in soup, just isn't quite right without mint, but a little cilantro can give it a special little kick. It is not exactly traditional, but a ceviche marinade can benefit from a little bit of crushed cilantro, for those who like the flavor.

 

[loup garou]

love it. Can't make good thai, latin american, or indian food without it!

 

[BillyBatson]

i don't like it

 

[Siddhartha]

For me, fresh Cilantro has a strong medicinal flavor. But it adds a nice top note when used in foods that are simmered or sit over night.

 

[PottedMeat]

Ground Coriander - nice and citrusy flavor.

Cilantro - nasty overpowering soap flavor.

I can eat salsas and other dishes with a little cilantro just fine, otherwise it's just too strong.

 

[Red Dawn]

Originally posted by: UncleWai
I am in the minority that cannot stand its taste, it tastes like ass.

You see the vast majority of us never tasted ass so we have no Idea what you are talking about.

 

[Juddog]

Cilantro mixed with black beans, cooked in a crockpot for a few hours, makes THE most awesome black bean burritos!

 

[BurnItDwn]

I love coriander in Indian food. Not a big fan of it in other foods though.

 

[Anubis]

i honestly could not tell you what Cilantro tastes like, so i have no idea how to vote

 

[KeithTalent]

Absolutely love it, one of my favourites.

KT

 

[Scarpozzi]

I think it's ok in salsas and certain other dishes that need a 'clean, fresh' taste. The problem is that cilantro is very strong and it takes very little to achieve this.

Fresh herbs, in general, are much less potent than their dried counterparts. With cilantro, you need to use discretion because it can easily overpower a dish due to the amount of water that's stored in the plant. When I chop the stalk up, a lot of juice comes out compared to other herbs like rosemary, oregano, thyme, or basil... Cilantro is just a juicier herb...

 

[ggnl]

I hate it with a passion.

 

[KeithTalent]

Originally posted by: Scarpozzi
I think it's ok in salsas and certain other dishes that need a 'clean, fresh' taste. The problem is that cilantro is very strong and it takes very little to achieve this.

Fresh herbs, in general, are much less potent than their dried counterparts. With cilantro, you need to use discretion because it can easily overpower a dish due to the amount of water that's stored in the plant. When I chop the stalk up, a lot of juice comes out compared to other herbs like rosemary, oregano, thyme, or basil... Cilantro is just a juicier herb...

Interesting because I actually find fresh rosemary to be much, much stronger than fresh cilantro. Love them both though.

KT

 

[iamwiz82]

Vile weed

 

[Train]

Both fresh and dried Cilantro can be great if used properly. But as someone already said, its gotten sort of "trendy" and is overused today.

But when I start my garden this year I will definetly have a tiny spot reserved for cilantro, along with a lot of other herbs.

 

[dullard]

After many miserable meals that should have been wonderful, I found the culprit to be cilantro. Like others above are saying, a minority of people are extremely sensitive (not in a good way) to its flavors. I am one of them.

Put the tiniest speck of cilantro in a large pot and I'll know it is there. To me, it tastes a lot like citrus fruit, which I guess if it was less potent I could see people liking. But I also taste a very bitter soap flavor. That instantly ruins any meal that it is in.

Luckilly I can get around it for the most part. If I avoid 2/3rds of Mexican restaurants, beg Chipolte to give me the rice prior to the cilantro addition, and tell the Indian restaurants that I don't like it, then I can enjoy eating out.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Love it! I use it in all kinds of salsa, it's a staple.

 

[Squisher]

Funny you should say this, I was watching Paula Dean on the Foodnetwork and she and her son both said that they didn't like it at first, but then it grew on them. I wasn't aware that some people had such an aversion to Cilantro.

When I'm making stew I'll usually throw in a whole bunch along with regular parsley.

 

[Tencntraze]

Can't stand it, is very unfortunate that they mix it in the rice at Chipotle. At least the other sauces and hot salsa block the taste.

 

[bunnyfubbles]

Originally posted by: Tencntraze
Can't stand it, is very unfortunate that they mix it in the rice at Chipotle. At least the other sauces and hot salsa block the taste.

that's what makes their rice so good!