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Culantro

Eryngium foetidum Allergen-Free
Culantro

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Apiaceae
  • Primary Cuisine Caribbean, Latin American, Southeast Asian
  • Seasonality Year-Round (in tropical climates)
  • Source Herb Plant

O Que É Culantro?

A tropical herb with long, serrated leaves and a strong, pungent aroma similar to cilantro but more potent.

Qual o Sabor de Culantro?

Culantro tem um sabor pungent, earthy, citrusy, soapy (to some) com aromas de strong, coriander-like, citrusy, pungent.

Taste
Pungent, Earthy, Citrusy, Soapy (to some)
Texture
Leafy, Tender (when chopped)
Aroma
Strong, Coriander-like, Citrusy, Pungent
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Informação Nutricional

Per 5g (fresh)
Calories23 kcal
Total Fat0.5g
Saturated Fat0.1g
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg
Protein2.1g
Total Carbohydrate3.4g
Dietary Fiber3g
Total Sugars0.9g
Calcium67mg
Iron1.4mg
Potassium280mg

Segredo do Chef

Add culantro at the beginning of cooking for deep flavor or at the end for fresh aromatics, as its flavor holds up well to heat.

Substitutos e Proporções de Culantro

O melhor substituto para Culantro é Cilantro, usado na proporção de 1:3 (1 part Culantro to 3 parts Cilantro). Best flavor match, but use more cilantro to achieve similar intensity.

Substitutos para Culantro com proporções
Substituto Proporção Melhor para
Cilantro Melhor 1:3 (1 part Culantro to 3 parts Cilantro) Best flavor match, but use more cilantro to achieve similar intensity.
Parsley (flat-leaf) 1:2 Provides fresh, green notes and texture, but lacks the specific cilantro-like aroma.
Perilla Leaves (Shiso) 1:1 Unique, herbaceous, slightly minty flavor, suitable for some Asian dishes.
Coriander Seed (ground) 1:0.5 (less than fresh) Offers a subtle background note but not the fresh vibrancy.

Como Escolher e Armazenar Culantro

  1. Look for vibrant, unblemished green leaves.
  2. Store wrapped in a damp paper towel in the fridge.

O Que Combina Bem Com Culantro?

  • Garlic
  • lime
  • chili
  • coconut milk
  • seafood
  • stewed meats
  • beans.

Perguntas frequentes

Qual o sabor de Culantro?

Pungent, Earthy, Citrusy, Soapy (to some) Strong, Coriander-like, Citrusy, Pungent

Qual é um bom substituto para Culantro?

O melhor substituto é Cilantro (1:3 (1 part Culantro to 3 parts Cilantro)). Best flavor match, but use more cilantro to achieve similar intensity.

Como escolher e armazenar Culantro?

Look for vibrant, unblemished green leaves. Store wrapped in a damp paper towel in the fridge.

Receitas Usando Culantro

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Bacalaitos Cod Fritters

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