Vanns Spices Cilantro
Vanns Spices was founded in Baltimore, MD in 1981 to provide premium quality seasoning blends and spices for the professional chef and cooking enthusiast. Guided by our commitment to great taste, health and sustainability, Vanns continues to scour the world in search of unusual spices and to develop new products.
- Cilantro has a complex flavor with hints of pepper, sage and lemon.
- A versatile herb, it’s used in everything from traditional Indian curries and Asian stir-fries to Mexican salsas.
- Like many herbs, cilantro’s flavor diminishes the longer it’s exposed to heat.
- Cilantro is one of the most widely eaten herbs in the world.
- Cilantro pairs well with a wide variety of foods like: avocado, beans, cheese, chicken, eggs, fish, lamb, lentils, mayonnaise, peppers, pork, rice, salads, salsas, shellfish, tomatoes, and yogurt.
- In Indian cuisine, you’ll often find it in both meat and vegetarian dishes such as lentils and rice.
- It’s hard to imagine dishes from Mexico or the Southwestern US without cilantro, as it’s a staple in dishes like salsa, guacamole, burritos, and chili.
- In the Middle East it’s used in pickles, kabobs, curries and chutneys.
- It’s a staple ingredient in Thai curries and Chinese dishes as well.
