| Cilantro (or coriander leaves) is probably the most divisive herb there is. Most people find it to be an inoffensive, fresh, citrus-y addition to all sorts of Eastern dishes. Then there are those in the small (but very, very loud) anti-cilantro camp. These people aren't just mildly averse to the herb—they loathe it. Cilantrophobes have likened the flavor to an array of disgusting things (moldy shoes and cat pee stick out as two of the worst), but most say it tastes like plain ol' dirty dish soap. But why? Read more... |
