Culantro Seeds, Thai Parsley, Recao, A. K. A, Vietnamese Coriander +2500 Seeds (Eryngium Foetidum) You say Cilantro, I say Culantro. Why? Because Culantro is not Cilantro. Eryngium foetidum has long leaves with tapered tips and serrated edges. And Cilantro, Coriandrum sativum L. has bright green leaves and stems that resembles flat-leaf parsley. One detail is the taste; the flavor is similar, but stronger than Cilantro. Culantro is rich in iron, carotene, riboflavin and calcium; it is better suited to being frozen than the more delicate leaves of cilantro. This plant is widely used as food flavoring and seasoning herb for dishes and chutney in the Caribbean; it is popular in Asia for food use. Puerto Rico uses it extensively in stews, soups, and beans. Eryngium foetidum is a tropical perennial and annual herb in the family Apiaceae. It is native to Mexico and South America but is cultivated worldwide. It is relatively unknown in the United States, and is often mistaken for its relative Cilantro. It is also known by many other names, such as Fitweed, Recao-Puerto Rican coriander, saw leaf herb, spirit weed (Jamaica) Chadron benee (Dominica), Alcapate (El Salvador), Cilantro habanero and well over 65 more names in different parts of the world. Sofrito Criollo Ingredients 1 pack of fresh Culantro, chopped 1 small onion, peeled and chopped 8 to 12 cloves fresh garlic, minced 1/4 cup olive oil or vegetable oil 2 green bell peppers, seeded and chopped 1 red bell pepper or 3 aji dulce (sweet chili peppers), seeded and chopped 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro (leaves and tenders stems only), chopped 1/2 cup fresh oregano (loosely packed), optional Instructions In a food process or a blender, add the onions, garlic and olive oil. ALL THAI PARSLEY SEEDS sold by Chia Tai are Non-GMO based seed products and are intended for the current & the following growing season. All seeds are produced from open pollinated plants, stored in a temperature controlled facility and constantly moved out due to popularity. Chia Tai Brand In Thailand.