[CH] cilantro taste-alikes
Margaret Lauterbach (mlaute@micron.net)
Mon, 23 Nov 1998 07:34:48 -0700
I know this discussion on cilantro has gone on before at least a couple of
times. But I don't recall any discussion about whether those who detest
cilantro also detest the substitutes such as Papalo (Porophyllum ruderale
ssp. macrocephalum) or Vietnamese coriander (Polygonum odoratum) or Mexican
coriander (culantro), botanically Eryngium foetidum. Since these are
different species from the regular cilantro (Coriandrum sativum), they
might not evoke the soapy flavor that cilantro seems to produce. I am
curious about reactions to these substitutes. BTW, Mexican and Vietnamese
corianders are tender perennials. All are available through Richters herb
catalog, on line at www.richters.com. I'm only a satisfied customer -- no
other connection, no spamming. Margaret