Cilantro Leaf

What is a cilantro leaf? The fresh leaves of the coriander plant are used to make the herb cilantro (Coriandrum sativum). This plant is in the same family as parsley, and it's also called Chinese parsley and Mexican parsley. In some places, like the U.K., cilantro is called "fresh coriander leaves." The leaves look a lot like flat-leaf parsley and grow on long, soft stems. Coriander spice, which tastes very different from cilantro, is made from the seeds of the plant. The plant's roots can also be eaten and are used in some foods. Since ancient times, people have grown and used cilantro, and now it is grown commercially in almost every country. India, China, the former Soviet Union, Mexico, South America, Central America, and the Caribbean are the places that grow the most cilantro. The United States doesn't grow enough cilantro to meet its own needs, so it imports a lot of this herb. How do I use cilantro leaf? Cilantro complements a wide variety of dishes, particularly Thai and Mexic