Cilantro is a plant whose entire parts have uses primarily in exotic cooking recipes. It is known as coriander, cilantro, and Chinese parsley. It produces round, light, fragile seeds with a hollow interior.

It has an earthy color, and its flavor reminds us of parsley and lime. Its aroma is sweet, reminiscent of anise, and it offers a refreshing sensation to the dishes it is added to.

It pairs well with recipes that include lemon and can replace parsley. It is the key herb in falafel and guacamole.

Use cilantro in:

• soups
• poultry dishes
• rice
• couscous
• fish
• legumes
• sour cabbage pickles
• pickles
• sauces
• yogurt dips
• omelets
• pesto