POLL: Cilantro: Love It, Hate It, Don't Know, Don't Care?

[tstalafuse]

I don't hate or love it. If it is there I am fine, if not I am fine. Although, it is green, so if it is there I claim it is a health food and a salad

[Santamarina]

I love cilantro. My wife…not so much. Doesn’t taste like soap to her, she just doesn’t like it.

When we first got married t joked that I was going to put cilantro inside her pillow case to trick her brain into liking it.

She likes it more now. Proof that just talking about the pillow prank has made her like it more! I’ll call it a win!

[Ace]

Ok... My curiosity got the best of me so I looked up why some people tastes soap when they eat Cilantro. The wife & I both like the stuff. This is very interesting as it's not just a preference thing.

https://www.britannica.com/story/why-does-cilantro-taste-like-soap-to-some-people

Cilantro tastes like soap due to a specific genetic variation that makes people highly sensitive to aldehydes—natural chemical compounds found in both cilantro and soap.

The biological and chemical breakdown:

• The Genetic Link: People who dislike cilantro typically have a variation in their olfactory-receptor genes (most notably the OR6A2 gene).
• The Chemical Culprit: Cilantro leaves contain a specific mix of aldehydes that provide a fresh, bright flavor to most people, but smell and taste like detergent to those with the gene variation.
• Prevalence: This genetic quirk affects 4% to 14% of the population, though the aversion varies globally.

[bbqLuv]

Cilantro to wash out your nostrils. Works for me, hehehe

[bbqLuv]

It's okay as a background flavoring.

[bbqLuv]

Thanks AI

Cilantro is for Nose Blow Burritos — A Fun, Kid‑Friendly Mexican‑Style Dish


Nose Blow Burritos are a playful twist on traditional burritos, designed to be fun for kids while still being a tasty, Mexican‑flavored meal. They’re often associated with the children’s book Gross Grub by Cheryl Porter BigOven. Ingredients

• 2 medium tomatoes (diced)
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 package taco or burrito seasoning
• 1 can (30 oz) refried beans
• 8–10 flour tortillas (burrito size)
• 2 cups guacamole (about 8 oz)
• 1 cup sour cream (about 16 oz)

Cooking Instructions

1. Dice the tomatoes and set aside.
2. Cook the ground beef in a frying pan with taco seasoning until browned, then set aside.
3. Cook the beans in a saucepan on low heat, stirring occasionally.
4. Combine the cooked beans and ground beef in a bowl.
5. Build the burritos:
   • Place a tortilla on a plate.
   • Spoon a ~1.5 inch strip of guacamole down the center.
   • Add a strip of sour cream.
   • Fold the left and right sides over the filling, then tuck the lower third under itself to form a “nose” shape.
   • With adult help, cut two large holes for “nostrils”
6. Serving Suggestions
7. Serve with napkins or small packets of facial tissues instead of paper napkins BigOven.
8. Great for parties as a fun kids’ meal.
9. Can be made ahead and reheated gently to keep the tortillas soft.

[Oak Smoke]

Absolutely love the stuff. My wife hates it. If it goes to seed save that too, it’s coriander.

[Mister C]

Was born into it, was present in a lot of family cooking. Now I live in the land of cilantro so no choice either! Good thing I love it. can't wait to get a garden together to grow it myself.

+1 for those suggesting holding on to the seeds, fresh coriander seeds taste amazing. No comparison with the stuff you'd buy at the store.

[Richard Chrz]

cilantro lime crema

https://pitmaster.amazingribs.com/forum/recipes-technique-food-cooking/condiment-recipes/1742971-cilantro-lime-crema

[Oak Smoke]

The stuff of dreams!

[cruiseplanner1]

I cannot imagine a salsa without cilantro. And I mince it in my salmon marinade. That is what takes it over the top. So fine most people do not recognize the taste but they love my grilled Salmon. And I have sneaked a bit of it into my Asian coleslaw and a few other dishes. It is strong so you have to be aware of how much to add.

[SmokingPat]

Love it, although I have a problem eating it while fresh. At the grocery store: "I need cilantro for dinner tonight/tomorrow night." Five days later "What is this ... oh, is it cilantro or parsley? ... (smells like grass) ... can I save it? (Wash it/throw in trash)
I'm good for properly saving raw/cooked proteins & dinner leftovers, but I suck at timely processing/eating fresh produce. A shame, since I want to eat more produce.

[Mosca]

This starts with, “When I remember to do it”:

Take the bunch of cilantro, cut off the bottom 1”. Clean it thoroughly, then dry it completely. (I spin it in a salad spinner, then dry it by rolling it in paper towels.) Then lay out about 4’ of paper towels, and spread the cilantro out along its length. Roll it up like a cinnamon roll. It will keep for about 10 days, either loose like that or loosely in a bag, in the crisper drawer. Advantage that you don’t have to clean it every time now.

[bbq_esq]

Love some diced onion and chopped cilantro on carne asada tacos

[Panhead John]

Exactly what I’m having tonight!

[WI Bubba]

I like it, but not by the handful. The closest comparison I can make is with dill. The right amount is good, but too much kills the flavor of everything else.

[SheilaAnn]

+1000 ☝🏼☝🏼☝🏼

A little bit goes a long way for me. I’ll pick off MOST of it from a banh mi. I’ll pick off half from a street taco. But I’ll use a heavier hand in Peruvian green sauce.

Go figure! 🤷♀️