Soapy Cilantro

linz_e_moore · August 2009

Hello and good morning! I have no idea why I am thinking of food this early, but, I ordered Mexican last night (hey, FI's been gone for 3 months, it makes me feel better) and they went heavy on the cilantro. When I was in culinary school, one of my professors introduced us to a study, which concluded that almost 40% of people, when eating cilantro, will think it tastes like soap.I'm not one of those people. Are you? Just curious. Play along, I'm at work for the next 10 hours.

[Deleted User] · August 2009

I don't think I'm in that group. I love salsa and always say that I love cilantro, but I've never eaten it by itself. Hmmm....

linz_e_moore · August 2009

According to FI's mom, she can't even eat cilantro in salsa, etc. because she can taste soap. I love cilantro - but cilantro by itself - yuck.

~mRm~ · August 2009

Hmmm, I know it can be overpowering if too much is used, but I've never equated it to the taste of soap?!? DH would fall into the group of "soap" taste, he really does not care for it.

[Deleted User] · August 2009

Okay, so I was thinking that you would only taste the soap if you were eating it by itself. Now that I know that you would taste it in salsa, I know that I'm definitely not in the soap category.

linz_e_moore · August 2009

I was googling to try and find the source of the study, and I found this lovely haiku someone wrote...crisp cilantro sprig trendy garnish refreshes why peeps be hatinLovely.

[Deleted User] · August 2009

crisp cilantro sprig trendy garnish refreshes why peeps be hatinThis is going to be my next tattoo

linz_e_moore · August 2009

Ha! That would be a stunning tattoo. And where would you place it?

[Deleted User] · August 2009

I'd put it on my back like where Angelina Jolie has hers. That way, I can convince her we should be friends.

veevixxn · August 2009

I had a co-worker who used to ask people this, as well. I love cilantro. I eat it in tons of things. Salads, salsa, sandwiches, soups. Hey, I just named 4 food groups starting with "s".

[Deleted User] · August 2009

V - your picture is really cute!

veevixxn · August 2009

aw, thanks, cew! i wanted to show off the dahlias that finally bloomed in my garden.

[Deleted User] · August 2009

You grew those yourself? Wow! I'm imressed!

veevixxn · August 2009

cew, they're so easy to grow. Plant, water, fertilize, stake. and boom...flowers after 2 months and blooms all summer long.

[Deleted User] · August 2009

Not easy for me. I kill everything! I'm surprised I've kept my kid alive for 4 years. :)Just kidding, that's good to know. I may try it next spring.

kkchisholm · August 2009

yes. soap. ew.

sarabellam · August 2009

Everybody in my immediate family loves cilantro except my dad. My siblings spouses and children all love cilantro. My poor dad will eat it, but doesn't like it.

janedoe1113a · August 2009

No soap for me or my FI.

tlv204 · August 2009

I love cilantro! I make cilantro cream chicken all the time with lots of it in the sauce. I've never eaten it in salsa or by itself, but I definitely don't think it tastes like soap.

linz_e_moore · August 2009

Mmm, cilantro cream chicken sounds delicious.

sarah0725 · August 2009

I love it, FI hates it. He won't ever go out for Mexican food with me, which is sad.

tlv204 · August 2009

This is the recipe I use:[url]<a href="http://tinyurl.com/ad9w8k" rel='nofollow'>http://tinyurl.com/ad9w8k</a>[/url]

mandysmear · August 2009

My husband hates cilantro. I love it. Especially in salsa, guacamole and vietnamese subs.

[Deleted User] · August 2009

Is it weird that when I eat soap, I taste cilantro?

coppercoin123 · August 2009

I vote for soap.

Moneypenny424 · August 2009

I love love love cilantro! Unfortunately, it tastes like soap to Mr. Penny, so I can't cook with it.

ricksang · August 2009

Yes! If there is too much cilantro, it taste soapy to me. I even called a Mexican place back to return a take out order I picked up because I though the food had soap in it. I did not know it was the cilantro until this thread. I love cilantro in small amounts though.

linz_e_moore · August 2009

Thanks for the recipe! I love cilantro, and FI has no problem with it.

bbyckes · August 2009

I'm definitely not in that group! I probably buy cilantro at least once a week - love it!I am however one of those who can taste the sacharin in Sweet 'n Low (the pink packets) - I don't know who can stomach that stuff.

katiewhompus · August 2009

I love cilantro as does DH. When I asked him if it tasted like soap he said "why are all these people eating soap to know what it tastes like?"I also can't stomach the fake sugars they put into many products these days. It makes my mouth feel all slimy icky. Even propel water and the flavored dasani's do it

saschaduran · August 2009

This is so interesting. Now I know why so many people hate cilantro. I LOVE it! Here's a good bean dish....black beans, mixed with goat cheese, cilantro, and sun dried tomatoes.

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