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Is Cilantro the new Parsley?
Posted by:
Jgunn
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Date: January 02, 2010 11:55AM lately everywhere we go it seems this foul little leafy green herb finds its way into everything i eat
it used to be your plate would be graced with mounds of parsley ...beautifull ..tasty .. parsley <3 (i miss you so much my love) but now .. even when i spell it out the ingredients i want in my salads and dressings and dips an what not (and ive gotten really good an saavy at this the last year) ..i take a bite and what do we have here ? mr evil cilantro has found his way into my meal once again grrrr ok well i just wanted to get that off my chest  ...Jodi, the banana eating buddhist  Re: Is Cilantro the new Parsley?
Posted by:
Tamukha
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Date: January 02, 2010 02:34PM Ha-ha! I have a friend who hates cilantro also; at restaurants, she has automatically fished it out of her food(if it's veg) and put it on my plate. Now, she just says to whoever is taking the order, "um, the cilantro that's supposed to be in my food, put it in hers instead[points at me]." They usually comply.
My mom always insisted that cilantro tasted like when you accidentally swallow a mosquito. But I insist that it's a necessary ingredient for some dishes, like a good raw gauacamole . . . you'd miss it if it weren't there. If you can't avoid it, Jodi, just focus on thoughts of its medicinal qualities, you know, close your eyes and think of England ; ) Re: Is Cilantro the new Parsley?
Posted by:
juicerkatz
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Date: January 02, 2010 07:15PM I must be backwards on this one, because I love cilantro; I use it in many smoothies & juices. I like the unique flavor it adds. Re: Is Cilantro the new Parsley?
Posted by:
flipperjan
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Date: January 02, 2010 07:35PM ummmm - I love it too Re: Is Cilantro the new Parsley?
Posted by:
Jgunn
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Date: January 02, 2010 08:35PM Well on further investigation , apparently there is a gene ... much like the gene that allows some people to smell that asparagus pee
that gene either gives you the taste to "like" cilantro apparently people who like cilantro dont get the same taste sensation as we do heres what its like .. when it lands in my mouth my tongue wants to roll back like a slingshot and hurl it out as fast as it can !  its got this weird antisepticc soapy urinal cake smelling kinda taste lol...Jodi, the banana eating buddhist Re: Is Cilantro the new Parsley?
Posted by:
banana who
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Date: January 02, 2010 08:36PM Hey, what do you have against cilantro? It is the secret ingredient in many dishes! It is ubiquitous in Mexican/Hispanic cuisine, and is also used in Chinese/Thai dishes ("Chinese parsley" is its other name, doncha know!)
But seriously, cilantro removes heavy metals. I like AC/DC as much as the next person, but... *rimshot* Re: Is Cilantro the new Parsley?
Posted by:
debbietook
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Date: January 03, 2010 05:21AM I've detested cilantro for years and even joined 'ihatecilantro.com'! (Yes, sad...)
However, I managed to tolerate a little of it in a Thai soup last year and now use it very occasionally. I even went to a Greek restaurant once in the UK, asked for a Greek salad minus the olives and feta, and it was covered in cilantro! I had to pick it all out. I've holidayed on at least ten Greek islands and have never had cilantro on a Greek salad there. It would be good if those who like it could remember that, when serving food to others, those who don't like it, don't just 'not like it' - it tastes foul to them. Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/03/2010 05:22AM by debbietook. Re: Is Cilantro the new Parsley?
Posted by:
Jgunn
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Date: January 03, 2010 06:03AM hi my name is jodi .. and i am a member of ihatecilantro.com
lol glad to see im not alone
im still tryingto figure out this gene thing .. if it means I lack the gene to enjoy cilantro or have the gene to make it taste so nasty ?! ...Jodi, the banana eating buddhist Re: Is Cilantro the new Parsley?
Posted by:
frances
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Date: January 03, 2010 02:55PM My mother is in the same boat as Debbie. She could never stand food that had any cilantro in it, but somehow that reaction got mellowed, so she doesn't mind it much anymore. She's hardly a cilantro-lover, but she doesn't have the same strong reaction to it that she once did.
For myself, I have always loved the stuff. Two whole bunches of cilantro is one of my favorite green components for smoothies. I recognize that the thought is probably horrific to many, so I apologize if I grossed anyone out. As ubiquitous as cilantro is in various cuisines, notably Mexican and Thai, I think it's important to keep in mind the strong reaction so many people have to it. Re: Is Cilantro the new Parsley?
Posted by:
Utopian Life
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Date: January 03, 2010 06:01PM I used to hate cilantro but now love it. Re: Is Cilantro the new Parsley?
Posted by:
flipperjan
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Date: January 03, 2010 06:25PM I don't think there is anything so odd about not liking cilantro - it could easily be dill or fennel etc - they are all strong tastes that produce extreme reactions in some people. Re: Is Cilantro the new Parsley?
Posted by:
suncloud
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Date: January 03, 2010 08:26PM Thanks Jodi. Never knew this about cilantro. I just thought everyone loved it like I do. Very interesting! (Will definitely keep this in mind when preparing food for others) Re: Is Cilantro the new Parsley?
Posted by:
pineapple girl
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Date: January 03, 2010 09:52PM haha, this thread is funny.
cilantro is an acquired taste...personally i love it. but to each his/her own. cilantro has a very distinct strong flavor. there is this health foods market i go to called "Mothers", and in their deli/food section they have a wonderful raw green soup made of: kale, spinich, lime, cilantro and avocado...and its all raw! the cilantro makes this raw soup so good! Re: Is Cilantro the new Parsley?
Posted by:
Bryan
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Date: January 04, 2010 01:03AM I used to dislike cilantro, thought it tasted like soap. But now I love it dearly. Re: Is Cilantro the new Parsley?
Posted by:
Jgunn
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Date: January 04, 2010 01:17AM Bryan , you turncoat !
so i wonder then if it is just an aquired taste or if it genetic ... maybe both 
oh well time will tell i guess maybe in 5 years i will be lovin the cilantro lol ! ...Jodi, the banana eating buddhist Re: Is Cilantro the new Parsley?
Posted by:
Anonymous User
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Date: January 07, 2010 11:45PM LOL and the cilantro war continues.......
I'm interested in this cilantro soomthie recipe. Frances are you willing to share??? Jodi, I love reading your posts, always puts a smile on my face! Re: Is Cilantro the new Parsley?
Posted by:
frances
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Date: January 08, 2010 04:23PM FinallyFeelingBetter, I don't have any particular recipe. The cilantro is a strong enough flavor that I don't feel the need to use particularly interesting or expensive fruit combinations.
Common ingredients for me would be 2-3 cups water, 2 bunches cilantro, 2-3 small-medium apples, 1-2 bananas, 1 brazil nut, 1-2 T flax seeds. The brazil nut and flax seeds are just nutritional boosters. I might use other fruit in place of the apples on occasion, but this time of year it's all about the apples. I sometimes replace some or all of the water with juice or coconut water. (Fresh coconuts are hard to come by and expensive in my area, so that's rare.) I save my precious reserve of berries I picked over the summer for smoothies with milder flavored greens. Re: Is Cilantro the new Parsley?
Posted by:
suspendedindefinitely
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Date: January 08, 2010 08:24PM I love coriander (uk name for cilantro!)!!
I could easily eat that in place of lettuce in a salad, in fact, it'd be nicer! On the brain training game on the nintendo ds, the professor host character used to gag at the thought of cilantro. Ha ha. Re: Is Cilantro the new Parsley?
Posted by:
Jgunn
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Date: January 09, 2010 07:24AM ahgggggggggggggggggggggg ... coriander ! cilantros evil twin !?!
omg recipe sharing has happened in this thread
yer all killing me is there no pity forth coming ?!?!?!?...Jodi, the banana eating buddhist Re: Is Cilantro the new Parsley?
Posted by:
Omega
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Date: January 09, 2010 08:13AM I think cilantro tastes great in small quantity only (in guacamole, as a topping on a salad or raw dish, etc). Re: Is Cilantro the new Parsley?
Posted by:
Trive
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Date: January 09, 2010 02:55PM To the tune of the song that goes, "You say tomato; I say to-mah-to"...
You say "coriander" I say, "cilantro" Use it like parsley or a versatile plant, oh! In tex-Mex In Thai food In creole (That's my food) Some say it tastes more like soap. In food they cannot cope. Russians say "kinza" Some others "culantro" Love it or hate it There's no middle ground, though Indian, Chinese food, African - all these foods... It is found everywhere Raw smoothies??!!! Thanks, you needn't share! 
My favorite raw vegan Re: Is Cilantro the new Parsley?
Posted by:
Jgunn
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Date: January 09, 2010 07:38PM lol you all slay me ...Jodi, the banana eating buddhist Re: Is Cilantro the new Parsley?
Posted by:
Anonymous User
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Date: January 12, 2010 11:45PM Cilantro > parsley. It's not even close! Re: Is Cilantro the new Parsley?
Posted by:
Jgunn
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Date: January 13, 2010 05:23AM Cilantro < Parsley !!
get it right ! grr not you tooo Narz ! and dont think i didnt notice you Capitalized Cilantro and not PARSLEY ...which in my opionion deserves all caps Cilantro shouldnt even be allowed to vowels its so foul
hey i rhymed ! ...Jodi, the banana eating buddhist Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 01/13/2010 05:25AM by Jgunn. Re: Is Cilantro the new Parsley?
Posted by:
veghunter
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Date: January 14, 2010 08:10PM I love cilantro. I bought some yesterday just because of this thread.
Thanks, Jodi. Re: Is Cilantro the new Parsley?
Posted by:
eaglefly
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Date: January 15, 2010 01:39AM I dont blame you jodi.
I love parsley but not cilantro Re: Is Cilantro the new Parsley?
Posted by:
kwan
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Date: January 15, 2010 11:36PM I used to really dislike cilantro. Recently though, I've started to warm up to it, and I put it in salads and other vegetable combinations from time to time. Lately I've been buying it regularly to put in my carrot/apple/ginger juice, because I know it'll draw heavy metals out of my system. Sharrhan: 
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