Am I the only person who thinks cilantro tastes like soap?

Answer 1

No, my brother thinks the same thing...once he even went so far to send some food back at a restaurant as he thought they had not rinsed the dishes off after washing them!! My mom thinks the same thing...I personally like it.
I use to teach home economics to high school kids and I let them taste cilantro...they either loved it or hated it and the kids who hated it reported that it tasted like soap to them.

Answer 2

Funny you should ask, I say that all the time.

The key is when there is too much cilantro compared to the other ingredients, it ends up tasting like soap. I actually really like cilantro, but it must be used in MODERATION. Obviously, if you just ate a piece of cilantro by itself, it would probably taste that way too, but it really can add a great flavor to a variety of foods if not over-used.

Answer 3

Personally I can't stand the taste of cilantro. I think it taste way worse than soap! :(

Answer 4

I kinda like cilantro. Goes good on tacos. But no, it doesn't taste like soap to me. lol

Answer 5

i like cilantro parsley taste a lot like soap

Answer 6

Not it you used too much. Actually I find it takes like Hell and how would I know that if I hadn't been there? Cilantro, an herb used successfuly in Mexican cookery dates back to pre-Columbian history, but it aint salt and pepper, please use gently and you will succeed in making Guacamole or other hispanic recipes.

Answer 7

I love Cilantro in birria and soups. Maybe you should wash your hands a bit more, next time.

Answer 8

I agree. It tastes like soap, and I can't even stand the smell.

Answer 9

I looooove cilantro

Answer 10

i think its discusting