I’ve found myself rather confused between the two. While frequenting Asian supermarkets or reading menus at Vietnamese restaurants, I’d notice the name, “coriander,” to describe this strongly fragrant herb. On the other hand, I’ve seen the term “cilantro” used in countless recipes on the web and in books. What gives?
Actually, cilantro and coriander are exactly the same. The only difference lies in the name. In the Americas, “cilantro” is typically used whereas elsewhere in the world, the word “coriander” is frequently used. Mystery solved!
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