Cilantro 15g

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Recipe for Cilantro

🌮 Ultimate Dried Cilantro Taco Seasoning 🌮

Why It's #1:
✅ Pantry superstar – Lasts 6+ months in your spice cabinet
✅ 5-minute DIY – Beats store-bought packets in flavor & cost
✅ Multi-use – Great for tacos, fajitas, chili, or roasted veggies
✅ No waste – Uses dried herbs you already own

Ingredients (makes ~1/2 cup):

• 2 tbsp chili powder (mild or hot)

• 1 tbsp ground cumin

• 1 tbsp dried cilantro (key ingredient)

• 1 tbsp garlic powder

• 1 tbsp onion powder

• 1 tsp paprika (smoked or sweet)

• 1 tsp dried oregano (Mexican variety if available)

• 1 tsp salt

• 1/2 tsp black pepper

• 1/4 tsp cayenne (optional for heat)

Instructions:

1. Whisk all ingredients in a bowl until fully blended.

2. Store in an airtight container away from light/heat.

To Use:
• For tacos: Brown 1 lb (450g) meat, add 2 tbsp mix + 1/2 cup water, simmer 5 mins
• Vegetarian option: Toss with black beans or cauliflower before roasting

Pro Tips:
🔹 Flavor boost: Toast whole cumin seeds before grinding for depth
🔹 Fresh twist: Add chopped fresh cilantro when serving
🔹 Salt control: Reduce salt if using with salty ingredients like soy sauce

Other Top Dried Cilantro Recipes:

1. Cilantro-Lime Rice – Add 1 tsp dried cilantro + lime zest to cooked rice

2. Indian Curry Powder – Blend with turmeric, coriander, and garam masala

3. Greek Yogurt Dip – Mix with dill, garlic, and lemon juice

4. Seafood Rub – Combine with paprika and lemon peel for fish

Science Note: Dried cilantro contains different flavor compounds than fresh—less citrusy (losing some aldehydes) but more woody/earthy (gaining sesquiterpenes through drying). This makes it ideal for cooked dishes where fresh would lose its punch (Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry).