Fresh Culantro Leaves - shado beni, Ngo Gai
fresh Culantro Leaves "shado beni" are a year-round Caribbean product, popular in Cuba, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Trinidad and Tobago, Panama, Guyana, Suriname, the Amazon, and Asia. It is also used in the dried herb industry and can be found naturally in select US states. Widely used as a seasoning in Thailand, India, Vietnam, and other parts of Asia. The thick Ngo Gai leaves retain color and flavor very well when dried. The leaves and roots are most typically added to stews, soups, marinades, and other sauces or chutneys. An important ingredient in sofrito. Common Culantro plant names in different countries. United States: Culantro, Mexican Coriander United Kingdom: Culantro, Mexican Coriander Canada: Culantro, Mexican Coriander Jamaica : spirit Weed Trinidad :shado beni Australia: Culantro, Mexican Coriander India: Dhania Patta (Hindi), Mexican Coriander Malaysia: Ketumbar Jawa, Daun Ketumbar, Daun Ketumbar Mexico Singapore: Culantro, Mexican Coriander Philippines: Culant