Cilantro, Ina doesn't like it... Are there any other herbs she won't use?

rocklobstero · 08-05-2008, 12:05 AM

She actually said she hates Cilantro on an episode last year I think. She never really makes Mexican or Spanish dishes come to think of it. Have you ever seen her make enchiladas or such?

bakerman · 08-05-2008, 12:14 AM

There are those of us that cilantro tastes like soap

it is a really strong flavor to us, I hear that it is a genetic thing. I am a bit disappointed that cilantro seems to be making it in to so many dishes, the Cheesecake Factory puts it in so many dishes. I once thought that I got an occasional bowl or dish that wasn't rinsed properly, but a couple years ago I realized that it was cilantro. I found the Ihatecilantro website recently and felt vindicated!

MAC

Food Network Fan · 08-05-2008, 12:24 AM

I can take a very small amount of it in somethings. It's not one of my favorites though. Some people go wild with it in salsa and I think it's a bit much. Normally if I have something that calls for it I will use it dried and grind it into a pinch of powder just to barely add a hint of it.

Pluff Mudder · 08-05-2008, 12:28 AM

I don't care for it.

chefboyrdavid · 08-05-2008, 01:01 AM

my wife and I love it we eat it in our salsa we eat it in our thai soups, we even get it on our tacos at the mexican rest. here!..

rocklobstero · 08-05-2008, 02:04 AM

Wow! I had no idea. I use it in my salads, mexican foods (all), chinese food, rice, etc. Maybe it's an aquired taste. I was raised in San Diego by a romanian and a ukranian but I developed a taste for it and I actually have to grow it in my garden to keep enough on hand.

isilzha · 08-05-2008, 10:55 AM

I used to put it on one of my sandwiches from work... I couldn't really taste though.

ibcheft · 08-05-2008, 11:19 AM

Maybe it is an acquired thing, I never heard of it much until I moved to Texas, I like it to me it is what makes Pico de Gillo , with out it just would not be. I happen to enjoy the flavor it adds, to much can be over powering, kind of like spilling to much oregano in your tomato sauce. But I kind of think it is that way with any spice or herb. to much does not make a good thing.

aoneil · 08-05-2008, 11:25 AM

I don't really like cilantro all that much. I don't mind it TOOOO much in salsas, as long as it is super fresh.

But yeah, she doesn't really make any Mexican dishes. Does Paella count...although, that is more Spanish.

Chefnot · 08-05-2008, 01:05 PM

We use and like it. Have a bunch growing this year. I'm going to freeze in ice cubes, what do you think?