cilantro
the strong-scented leaves of the coriander plant, used in salads or to flavor and garnish food.
the coriander plant.
Origin of cilantro
1- Also called Chinese parsley.
Words Nearby cilantro
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How to use cilantro in a sentence
Then, shower the whole thing with an exuberant crunch of radish, tangy heat of pickled jalapeño and refreshing grassiness of cilantro leaves.
Chili-tinged sweet potatoes are loaded in all the right ways - flavor, nutrition and satisfaction | Ellie Krieger | February 11, 2021 | Washington PostHeaps of fresh herbs, including dill, parsley, cilantro and scallion, combine together to make this eggy green dish.
5 dill recipes that make good use of the citrusy, grassy herb | Kari Sonde | February 4, 2021 | Washington PostGarnish with more chile peppers and cilantro leaves, if you like, and serve with rice.
This herb-packed Persian fish stew is good to the last tangy, spicy spoonful | Charlotte Druckman | January 27, 2021 | Washington PostStir in the scallions, cilantro, garlic and habanero, if using, and simmer until the chickpeas are warmed through and everything is coated in the golden sauce, 5 to 7 minutes.
Trinidad-style aloo and channa infuses an Indian classic with Caribbean flavor | Brigid Washington | January 22, 2021 | Washington PostMeanwhile, mix together the jicama, radishes, and cilantro, as well as the remaining two tablespoons of lime juice, the red onion, and the Vegenaise in a bowl.
He knew all about cilantro and the best facial cleanses, but in bed and on the kitchen table he was all about the ladies.
How Straight World Stole ‘Gay’: The Last Gasp of the ‘Lumbersexual’ | Tim Teeman | November 12, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe clinic, a large house surrounded by single-family homes, is immaculate, smelling of fresh cilantro and coffee beans.
Plastic cutlery arrived, followed by a container of chopped onion and cilantro.
A Culinary Tour to Answer the Age-Old Question: Why Is Mexican Food So Good? | Condé Nast Traveler | November 5, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTTo assemble taco place escabeche, fish and tartar sauce in a tortilla and garnish with cilantro and lime.
Place cactus mix in warm tortilla and top with fresh cilantro and jalapeño pepper.
Taco Recipes & Vodka Cocktails: Perfect Pairings | Julieta Ballesteros | October 4, 2011 | THE DAILY BEAST
British Dictionary definitions for cilantro
/ (sɪˈlæntrəʊ) /
US and Canadian a European umbelliferous plant, Coriandrum sativum, widely cultivated for its aromatic seeds and leaves, used in flavouring food, etc: Also called (in Britain and certain other countries): coriander
Origin of cilantro
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