Culantro

Culantro is a leafy green tropical herb with long, spiny, serrated leaves. Also known as long-leafed coriander or Mexican coriander, it is a strong, flavorful herb. 

Culantro is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. In addition, it is grown in Southeast Asia, where it is widely used. 

Climate & Planting

Culantro is a warm, seasoned herb. It thrives in tropical climates and warm seasons. It is a heat-tolerated herb plant and does well in full sun.

The culantro is planted in soil in a large concrete bowl near other vegetation. 

Alternatives for planting culantro are containers, pots, garden beds, and raised beds. 

Food & Drinks

Culantro has a strong and pungent flavor with a strong aromatic scent. Culantro is used in many culinary dishes throughout Latin America. In Asian countries, such as Thailand and Vietnam, it is commonly used in curries, noodles, and soups. In the Caribbean and South America, it can be found in stews. Culantro is a good substitute for cilantro. After cooking, culantro retains a strong taste. It can be used to freshen dishes up, such as in soups or salsas. Culantro can also be added to marinades, meats, rice, or tossed in salads. 

Recipe Ideas

International Recipes
  • Culantro chutney 
  • Caribbean jerk steak rub with culantro
  • Mexican chili with meat and culantro
  • Puerto Rican sofrito
Recipes
  • Culantro mint tea
  • Culantro pesto
  • Culantro and mango sauce
  • Garlic, culantro, and sofrito

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