Do you have the I HATE CILANTRO gene?

Toulon · 2018-03-23T04:38:54+00:00

For years I've maintained cilantro tastes like dish soap. Yes, I've tasted dish soap, unfortunately. I got feedback that I was crazy for saying so and cila...

DC300

Love it, sorry for you misfortune.

Weirfan

I obviously dont have the gene.

Love the smell, love the taste, use cilantro frequently

johnnydoom

I like salsa better when it has cilantro in it. I don't think I've ever just tasted a piece of cilantro by itself, but I certainly
enjoy it as an ingredient.

Bigborgel

I don't mind cilantro in moderation, too much tastes like crap.

Spartan

I brewed a Cilantro Lime Wheat beer a few years ago. It was pretty good.

Tinker

Don’t know what Celantro is, but I don’t like any Mexican or Southwestern food.

Rickochet

My DIL made a batch of homemade salsa a few years ago and the cilantro was overwhelming. It was awful. I don't know if she used too much or if cilantro just sucks but it was terrible.

mikeintopeka

We enjoy cilantro when used in moderation in our home cooked Mexican food and salsa. My wife grows it in her herb garden so it's always fresh. I notice the lack of it as an ingredient when visiting a few of the numerous Mexican restaurants on our local circuit so there are some catering to those that do not like it at all.

JoeHatesSnow

Me too. Can't stand it.

swinnea

I like it and 23andme tells me that I don't have the "I hate cilantro" gene. I do have the asparagus gene though.

Rickochet

swinnea I do have the asparagus gene though.

Me too. And brussell sprouts. Aack.

rsvman

swinnea I haven't paid 23 & me, but I for darn sure have that asparagus problem. Haven't eaten it in years. I avoid it like the plaque.

Love cilantro, though.

rsvman

Rickochet The asparagus gene isn't about liking it disliking the taste. It's about what it does to your urine.

Weirfan

Rickochet

love both asparagus ( yes have the gene) and B sprouts and both so good for you.
grilling asparagus tomorrow yummmy

grilled B sprouts also awesome ( Jimeng turned me onto that in Sedona one Desert Storm)
or my fav baked with pancetta ( or bacon) , onions and balsamic vinegar

bigshank

I love it but I have the anti tomato gene

mulegolf

I like a (very) little bit of it in salsa. For me, it gets overpowering fast.

PA-PLAYA

Every tasty dish of homemade salsa I've ever made included cilantro.

The key is not adding too much. You want a "hint" of cilantro, you don't want it overwhelming the garlic and other seasonings (depending on your recipe of choice). But... if you don't like it - don't add it. It's not going to dramatically change the texture or taste. For some, it just adds a little pep to the salsa.

SVonhof

I love cilantro. But if I know somebody is coming over who doesn't? I simply won't use it.

I will never try to force food on anyone.

The only exception to that rule is if somebody has not tried something, I will try and get them to expand their horizons and try something new. If they don't like it after that? Then so be it.

kelco9

I hate cilantro! I can pick up even the smallest leaf in a salad, and it ruins the bite for me. HOWEVER, when I cook Indian food, it is a must. I tried cooking Indian without it and it wasn't the same. Cilantro makes the food taste so much better. Go figure. I guess it's kind of like onions for me. I hate the taste of onion alone, but I would sorely miss them in many of the recipes I cook, and a burger or dog would not be the same without it.

ZWExton

rsvman I avoid it like the plaque.

Are you a dentist?

SVonhof

Weirfan grilled B sprouts also awesome ( Jimeng turned me onto that in Sedona one Desert Storm)

Grilled? I have never tried that one and have some here to cook up tonight with our steak...

rsvman

ZWExton LOL. Danged Swype!