Why do so many mexican recipes call fo it?
2006-07-21 10:42:27 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
Cilantro is similar to parsley. It is not spicy at all. It just adds flavor.
2006-07-21 10:45:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cilantro is mildly spicy/peppery. Mexican recipes use it because it balances the acid generally derived from citrus or tomatoes in the dish. It also complements onions very well.
It's also easy to grow and easy to use. Unlike parsley, you don't have to stem it to make use of it. Chop it up stems and all and use it profusely!
2006-07-21 17:47:32 · answer #2 · answered by odu83 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No not at all it tastes like a sweet green and it brings a wonderful fresh natural taste to any dish not just mexican. Tastes summery to me... wonderful in a salad or soup.
2006-07-21 17:47:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cause it's spicy
2006-07-21 17:46:24 · answer #4 · answered by Storm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
mas if you think cilantro is spicy you have a problem...
2006-07-21 17:49:01 · answer #5 · answered by Commander 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's kind of a bitter-spicy.
2006-07-21 17:45:12 · answer #6 · answered by Lily Iris 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it's good!
2006-07-21 17:46:17 · answer #7 · answered by nonconformiststraightguy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋