imma a cookin n00b. how to use cilantro?

ctcsoft

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i never really cook but I try.

when using cilantro. do you use the whole stem and leaf. or just leaves??
 

I believe it's just the leaves, usually. What does the recipe say to do with it?
 

ctcsoft

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Originally posted by: jumpr
I believe it's just the leaves, usually. What does the recipe say to do with it?

didn't say. it just say 2 tbsp of chopped fresh cilantro.

thx.
 

CrackRabbit

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Be careful with how much you use, Cilantro is VERY strong and too much of it can make your food taste like arse.
 

w00t

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I would have to ask my mom. I believe you take the leaves off and chop them up finely.
 

xSauronx

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just the leaves

keep in mind if you get a recipe asking for coriander its the same thing (usually in the US what ive seen as fresh was called cilantro, and the seeds are called coriander seeds...but theyre still both the same plant)

and remember not to get fresh herbs too hot if its a hot dish, theyll get bitter and go from tasting great to...well..meh-ish.
 

ctcsoft

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Originally posted by: xSauronx
just the leaves

keep in mind if you get a recipe asking for coriander its the same thing (usually in the US what ive seen as fresh was called cilantro, and the seeds are called coriander seeds...but theyre still both the same plant)

and remember not to get fresh herbs too hot if its a hot dish, theyll get bitter and go from tasting great to...well..meh-ish.

its for grilled porkchops?? so it will get super hot??

recipe called for:

2 cloves of garlic finely chopped.
2tbsp lime juice
2tbsp chopped cilantro
1c real hellmans mayo
1tsp of chipotle chille pepper


What you think? I have the mayo stuff all mixed together EXCEPT the lime juice. SO went to get that......
 

imported_Tick

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That's fine, grilling herbs is different. If you were makeing a stove top dish with cilantro, you'd want to add it last.
 

Kerouactivist

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I always chop up a little cilantro when making fresh salsa mmmm...not to much though some people are insane with it...
 

weirdichi

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Chop up the whole thing. Here's a recipe for kick@ss chili sauce.

chopped ciliantro
lime wedge (has to be lime, it'll taste better)
thai chilis
garlic (optional)
fish sauce

Trust me, it's awesome!

 

LongCoolMother

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Originally posted by: bthorny
I always chop up a little cilantro when making fresh salsa mmmm...not to much though some people are insane with it...

that would be me. i LOVE cilantro. MMMMMM. i like the stems too, they arent so bad.
 

xSauronx

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Originally posted by: HotChic
Originally posted by: L3p3rM355i4h
How can something that smells so bad, taste so good?

I like the way it smells and tastes...

same here, delicious.

Originally posted by: JEDI
i use the prechopped kind in a bottle :Q

i like some dried herbs, but cilantro is fantastic when fresh
 

Squisher

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I usually use 1/2 a bunch along with a whole bunch regular parsley in my stew minus most of the stems (just for looks).
 

Leper Messiah

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i think it smells like dirty socks. weird. Tastes good in food though.

OT:Anyone else having weird problems with AT jscripts? I can only quick reply, nothing else works. :confused:
 

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the stems might be a bit chewy down near the bottom. near the top though, they're fine to eat.