I talk to the trees Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 And the secret ingredient is........(pauses for a dramatic, tension-building moment): Cilantro! Okay, here's the story. Last summer, I let my cilantro go to seed. Now there are about 500 cilantro plants cluttering up my herb garden. Waste not, want not, right? So I need help! Give me your best recipes for using cilantro- lots of cilantro. I'm even open to desserts containing cilantro! Did I mention that we have *tons* of it? :bigear: -Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebug42 Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Pico de gallo Diced tomatoes, cilantro, onion and jalapeno. Stir together. Add a little lime juice. Yummy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alte Veste Academy Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 (edited) I like it in Pico. Cilantro Mayo is great too. This might help...or this. :001_smile: Edited June 2, 2009 by Alte Veste Academy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prudent Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Fallafel (sp?). They are ground chick peas & cilantro fried as little patties. They are a common Middle Eastern dish. People wrap them in pitas and make sandwiches out of them or dip them in a yogurt/tahini sauce. Lots of my stir fry recipes call for cilantro sprinkled on top. I've never tried it, but it sounds good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Fairy Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 I wish we were neighbors! I'd give you lemons from my lemon tree in exchange for some of your cilantro. I love to use cilantro in all Mexican cooking--burritos, tacos, fajitas, rice, guacamole. Also, it's great in Thai food. If you like pad thai (and I do), it tastes even better with cilantro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah CB Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 I don't have the recipe handy, but chicken tikki masala is fantastic with cilantro - it's a Jamie Oliver recipe that I use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herding Cats in NC Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Do you like shrimp? This is excellent: Pad Thai 3 TBSP lime juice (fresh) 3 TBSP Asian fish sauce 2 TBSP ketchup 2 TBSP brown sugar 1 TBSP grated gingerroot 1 TBSP reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 tsp toasted sesame oil ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes 8 oz. noodles, cooked (can use rice noodles) 2 tsp peanut or vegetable oil ½ cup very thinly sliced shallots 2 tsp minced garlic 2 medium red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced 16 oz. uncooked medium shrimp, peeled & deveined ½ cup chopped green onions ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro ¼ cup chopped dry-roasted peanuts (optional) Do all the chopping first so you have everything ready to go. Then, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, ketchup, brown sugar, gingerroot, soy sauce, sesame oil, and crushed red pepper flakes in a bowl & set aside. Heat the peanut oil in a large, non-stick pan. Add shallots and garlic. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until shallots are tender, about 2 minutes. Add red pepper and cook 2 more minutes, stirring often. Add shrimp. Cook & stir until shrimp turn pink, about 3 minutes. Add reserved sauce, noodles, bean sprouts, green onions, and cilantro. Toss and cook until mixture is hot, about 1 minute. Add peanuts and toss again. Serve immediately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah CB Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Oh, and in addition to the pico, Ree has a great recipe for Thai noodle salad with cilantro on her site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Okay, this doesn't use a ton, but it's tasty. Chipotle Rice Recipe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fshinkevich Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 In addition to all the suggestions above, I loved it plain on eggs when I used to eat them and now I shove some leaves in sandwiches often. One of my faves is hummus, tomato, avocado and cilantro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarlaB Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Black Bean & corn salsa 1 can black beans (drained & rinsed) 1 can corn (drained) 2 cup salsa 2 T. olive oil chopped onions, salt & pepper, and of course TONS of cilantro to taste. Note: The longer this sits, the better it gets! Cilantro- Lime Dressing 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped 1 clove garlic 3/4 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root 1/4 cup lime juice 1/3 cup honey 2 t balsamic vinegar 1/2 t salt, or to taste 1/4 cup packed cilantro leaves 1/2 cup olive oil Place the jalapeno pepper, garlic and ginger into a food processor or blender; pulse until the jalapeno and garlic are finely chopped. Pour in the lime juice, honey, balsamic vinegar, and salt, add the cilantro leaves; pulse a few times to blend. Turn the food processor or blender on, and slowly drizzle in the olive oil until incorporated into the dressing. Season to taste with salt before serving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacqui in mo Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 White chilli is good w/ cilantro. Don't have time to type a recipe but it's easy to google. I can't use cilantro as my dh seem to be allergic to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXMomof4 Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Here's my latest recipe with cilantro Strawberry Salsa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I talk to the trees Posted June 3, 2009 Author Share Posted June 3, 2009 Thanks for all the ideas, gang! I knew I could count on the hive! -Robin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jami Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 Okay, this doesn't use a ton, but it's tasty. Chipotle Rice Recipe. Who knew there was an actual recipe! I've been trying to copy this for at home, but I'm excited to see there's something I can copy. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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