Herb or Spice
Culantro
About This Entry
Culantro is a spiny-leafed herb with intense cilantro-like flavor used in Caribbean and Central American sofritos — its bold aroma suits tropical whites and light lagers.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Common Culinary Uses
- shrimp
At a Glance
Group
Fresh Herbs
Classification
Herbs & Spices
Usage intensity
accent
Scientific name
Eryngium foetidum
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Culantro
- Classification
- Herbs & Spices
- Group
- Fresh Herbs
- Scientific name
- Eryngium foetidum
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- accent