Definition of cilantro
:leaves of coriander used as a flavoring or garnish;
also
:coriander 1
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Smoked Carnitas BBQ Taco: crispy smoked pork shoulder, guacamole, salsa verde, fresh onion, cilantro.
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The thin rice paper rolls were filled with shrimp, charbroiled pork, pickled daikon and carrots, cucumber, noodles, fresh mint, Thai basil, cilantro, and crunchy rice paper.
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And what a variety of flavors: the salad includes roasted jalapenos, pickled red onions, lime juice and cilantro.
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A whole steamed fish, slathered in black bean ghee and topped with cilantro, is promptly devoured.
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Combine turkey, onion, breadcrumbs, 4 tablespoons cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, allspice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and cayenne in a large bowl; gently knead together. Do not overmix.
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Navarrete also brought out a burger with pickled red onions and cilantro lime jalapeno aioli.
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Our Mexican friends and neighbors had a different definition: Two tortillas, much paler but also much tastier, folded around grilled or stewed meat, onions, cilantro, maybe salsa.
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Listen: Farm-to-Fork catering is opening a cafe in the West End Guanajuato’s price points are affordable, with tacos garnished classically with onions and cilantro available for $1.99 to $2.29 each, depending on the meat selected.
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Origin and Etymology of cilantro
Spanish, coriander, from Medieval Latin celiandrum, alteration of Latin coriandrum — more at coriander
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