Cilantro

I love the taste of cilantro, I try to use it when ever possible.  There is something about the distinctive unmistakable smell of cilantro that I love. The light and delicate leaf  with its pungent scent and wonderful flavor, I always have it on hand in my fridge.
Here is some helpful tid-bits worth giving a once over!

Description
Cilantro is a part of the carrot family, also referred to as coriander.  The cilantro leaf resembles that of flat parsley and while they are related they are distinct in their own ways. They can be easily confused with each other, to be sure you have cilantro take a sniff, and you will know the difference immediately.  The distance aroma comes from its concentrated essential oils.


Uses
Cilantro is widely used in Asian, Mexican, and Caribbean cooking.  Cilantro is a very versatile herb, every part can be used from the seeds to the stems to the leaf in cooking.  It is used in curries, sauces, for garnishes they can be crushed and added to marinades, in soups dips, and in many main dishes. 

Health Benefits
Cilantro is rich in phytonutrients, active phenolic acid compounds and flavonoids, all of which are known to be good for you.  Cilantro is a powerful cleansing agent. It has many positive effects in our inner digestive tract as the oils from the cilantro help to stimulate digestion.  In addition cilantro helps promote healthy liver function.

You can use cilantro in


Thai Beef Salad, Yum Nuah












Addictive Layer Dip