Who Are You: Coriander or Cilantro
Some herbs and spices are so specific in flavor we almost immediately think of a place from their aroma or flavor. Cilantro evokes thoughts of Mexico, but also China and India. For many of the popular Mexican foods we eat in America, speaking for myself, they are not complete without the compliment of cilantro.
Herbs, of course, add flavor. Some add flavor and act as salt by boosting the flavors of the other ingredients. In part, the reason for this is the fresh herbs essential oils are activated by the heat and make them more forward on the palate. Salt, of course, enhances the flavors already there, but there is a point of oversaturation. With herbs, the compatibility of the herb to the food helps trick the palate.
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