Coriander:القزبرة
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Cilantro is a fast-growing herb that can be grown almost anywhere. It is a relative of the carrot family and is sometimes called Chinese parsley or cilantro. Cilantro is actually the leaves and stems of the cilantro plant. It has a very strong, unique aroma and is heavily used in Mexican, Asian, and Caribbean cuisines. Cilantro also resembles parsley, which is not surprising since the two are related. Thousands of years ago, cilantro was present, first in Egypt, India, and China, and then introduced to Mexico and Peru where it is still used with chili peppers to create sophisticated dishes. Since then, it has become very popular in certain parts of the United States as well. Today, cilantro has lost its popularity in Europe because most Europeans are put off by its smell. Cilantro is a Greek word meaning “koris,” which in English means bedbugs, oddly enough, because cilantro is said by many to smell like bedbugs. The Chinese don’t seem to mind either, as they add cilantro to various love potions because it symbolizes immortality and has aphrodisiac properties. Many also say it's an appetite stimulant. It's fairly easy to find cilantro in any local grocery store or fruit market any time of the year. Cilantro has an interesting history and has appeared several times throughout history. Keep in mind that coriander is also part of cilantro, and some seeds were found in King Tut's tomb. It's also mentioned in the Old Testament and used by physicians as far back as Hippocrates. The ancient Egyptians used cilantro for things like headaches and urinary tract infections. Cilantro can also mask the smell of meat and was used for this purpose frequently in previous cultures. It would be fair to say that cilantro is an herbaceous plant with two identities, as cilantro is what the plant is referred to as in its early stages, and when it's fully developed, it becomes cilantro. Cilantro grows very quickly but also dies very quickly, but it can easily be grown in a pot on a windowsill. It's always best to harvest cilantro before it sprouts or flowers. If you wait too long to harvest cilantro, what will happen is that you'll harvest cilantro as it turns into a full seed. Today, cilantro can be found almost anywhere in the United States and is a garnish on almost every dish served in a fine dining restaurant. The strange thing about cilantro is that most people either love it or hate it, and usually there's no in-between. Those who hate it claim it has a soapy taste, while those who love it claim it's too strong for cilantro, but they still enjoy it. Cilantro is sold fresh, and if you find it dried, don't waste your time eating it, as drying it completely destroys its flavor.
Coriander :
Cilantro is a fast-growing herb that can be grown almost anywhere. It is a relative of the carrot family and is sometimes called Chinese parsley or cilantro. Cilantro is actually the leaves and stems of the cilantro plant. It has a very strong, unique aroma and is heavily used in Mexican, Asian, and Caribbean cuisines. Cilantro also resembles parsley, which is not surprising since the two are related. Thousands of years ago, cilantro was present, first in Egypt, India, and China, and then introduced to Mexico and Peru where it is still used with chili peppers to create sophisticated dishes. Since then, it has become very popular in certain parts of the United States as well. Today, cilantro has lost its popularity in Europe because most Europeans are put off by its smell. Cilantro is a Greek word meaning “koris,” which in English means bedbugs, oddly enough, because cilantro is said by many to smell like bedbugs. The Chinese don’t seem to mind either, as they add cilantro to various love potions because it symbolizes immortality and has aphrodisiac properties. Many also say it's an appetite stimulant. It's fairly easy to find cilantro in any local grocery store or fruit market any time of the year. Cilantro has an interesting history and has appeared several times throughout history. Keep in mind that coriander is also part of cilantro, and some seeds were found in King Tut's tomb. It's also mentioned in the Old Testament and used by physicians as far back as Hippocrates. The ancient Egyptians used cilantro for things like headaches and urinary tract infections. Cilantro can also mask the smell of meat and was used for this purpose frequently in previous cultures. It would be fair to say that cilantro is an herbaceous plant with two identities, as cilantro is what the plant is referred to as in its early stages, and when it's fully developed, it becomes cilantro. Cilantro grows very quickly but also dies very quickly, but it can easily be grown in a pot on a windowsill. It's always best to harvest cilantro before it sprouts or flowers. If you wait too long to harvest cilantro, what will happen is that you'll harvest cilantro as it turns into a full seed. Today, cilantro can be found almost anywhere in the United States and is a garnish on almost every dish served in a fine dining restaurant. The strange thing about cilantro is that most people either love it or hate it, and usually there's no in-between. Those who hate it claim it has a soapy taste, while those who love it claim it's too strong for cilantro, but they still enjoy it. Cilantro is sold fresh, and if you find it dried, don't waste your time eating it, as drying it completely destroys its flavor.
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