Cilantro??

Off hand I'd say that coriander doesn't have 'nodes' so there is nothing for new leaves or stems to branch out of.  Mint and basil have lots of leaves along the stem - lot of nodes which will start to bush out once the you start plucking leaves off the top of the plant.

I'm not terribly familiar with the plant, but grew some at my last job.  I'm pretty sure that new leaves/stems would have to come up out of the crown, which isn't going to happen when the plant isn't receiving the signal that it's time to do so (temp, light).

As I recall, our coriander went South really fast as compared to the rest of the herbs.

I have the same problem.  My mint and basil are flourishing, my coriander is picked once then dies.  Maybe I am picking it from the wrong place?

Vicky

There are two types of parsley.  Curled leaf, which is what you use on potatoes and flat leaf, which is what I use when Tesco is out of cilantro. 

They taste completely different, at least to me.  It isn't perfect, but it is better than nothing.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parsley

LOL! No no, you should feel bad for them, not distrustful---think of all the delicious Mexican food they're missing out on!

Actually, I am so psyched for this thread and big thanks to whoever wrote it cause I've been searching cilantro here forever to make salsa and just didn't think they had it here.

Now, to change the topic slightly, can anyone tell me if I'm alone in having problems finding fresh dill in stores lately? I don't like the flavor of dried but for some reason neither Sainsburys, Tescos or Morrisons have fresh in stock.

The problems with fresh herbs and supermarkets is that they get in only limited amounts and when they sell out, they might not get a delivery for a few days.

IMO your best best for any kind of fresh herbs (and your cheapest option) is your local greengrocers, and if you have an Asian greengrocer, even better!

Mort, actually, I don't know where you can find fresh dill here. My boyfriend has never even eaten it before, so maybe it's just not a common herb? Which is kind of surprising given how nice it is with salmon.

I've seen fresh dill at Sainbury's once.  Maybe you have to freeze it when you actually do find it.  It doesn't seem to be around as much as some of the others.  Does anyone grow herbs inside?  I would think it would be too cold for them outside, but maybe I'm wrong?

Mort, actually, I don't know where you can find fresh dill here. My boyfriend has never even eaten it before, so maybe it's just not a common herb? Which is kind of surprising given how nice it is with salmon.

No, I've had it before, that's why I was so surprised. I used to get it delivered regularly from both Tescos and Sainsburys until a couple of weeks ago when they started subbing in dry dill and I didn't notice until I had five jars of it. On the plus side, if there's ever a world-wide dry dill shortage, we can all ride it out in my house.

Rosemary and thyme grow outside alright, but they've got woody stems so are pretty hardy. I imagine something like dill or cilantro would have to be grown indoors.

Mort, heh, I'm sure you'll be finding all sorts of interesting ways to use dried dill in your cooking. I don't know, sometimes the stores just stop carrying things with no explanation. Like every time we find a jam we like eating, they stop stocking it. Those devious stockists!

No, I've had it before, that's why I was so surprised. I used to get it delivered regularly from both Tescos and Sainsburys until a couple of weeks ago when they started subbing in dry dill and I didn't notice until I had five jars of it. On the plus side, if there's ever a world-wide dry dill shortage, we can all ride it out in my house.

 

I remember reading an article that said that the way we perceive the taste of cilantro/coriander has to do with genes--apparently tasting soap is a genetic thing.

My mom and I both think cilantro/coriander is the work of demonic forces, so you may have something there!

OI!! 

 

What she said!!

Mort, heh, I'm sure you'll be finding all sorts of interesting ways to use dried dill in your cooking. I don't know, sometimes the stores just stop carrying things with no explanation. Like every time we find a jam we like eating, they stop stocking it. Those devious stockists!

Gah, don't I know it. There was a week of mourning in my house when Tesco stopped stocking pepperomi noodles. (I'm ashamed, but they most reminded me of the flavor of cup o'noodles and I had a craving.)

My mom and I both think cilantro/coriander is the work of demonic forces, so you may have something there!

What she said!!

What they said!  I can get cilantro-free Mexican food pretty easily down my way, and I won't use that herb if I cook it at home either.

Tesco and ASDA seem to be the worst about randomly not carrying items. Now we have to spend 2 quid on a jar of Bonne Maman every week, and if they stop carrying that I don't know what we'll do. We're jam* snobs.

Topic? I didn't realize that cilantro was such a big part of Indian cooking until I moved to the UK. Isn't it strange that two countries that are so far apart (India and Mexico) share so many common ingredients in their cuisines?




*Fun fact: If you say it in a southern accent like mine, it becomes Jayum.

Isn't it strange that two countries that are so far apart (India and Mexico) share so many common ingredients in their cuisines?

*Fun fact: If you say it in a southern accent like mine, it becomes Jayum.

LOL, I say Jayum, too!  (But I love to call it jelly just to hear DH protest!)
Cilantro / coriander is also used a lot in Thai food.  So I guess it's a global phenomenon! 

Maybe someday I'll get one of these

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