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This false relative of parsley–sometimes called Chinese parsley–is the world’s most-widely consumed fresh herb. Cilantro is used extensively in Indian, Mexican, Chinese, Southeast Asian, and Middle Eastern cooking. Culantro, a closely-related plant, is native to Latin American and the Caribbean and is used often in Puerto Rican and Cuban cuisine.
Traditional salsa, salsa verde, the Cuban chimichurri, and many versions of guacamole make generous use of cilantro. I like to add it to ensalada rusa, which is a beet-based salad native to Russia.
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Tags: china, cilantro, herb history, india, mexico, middle eastern, southeast asia
