ChattyCathy wrote:
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IME cilantro cannot be substituted for parsley because the flavor is
unique, strong, and very different. OTOH, parsley can be subbed for
cilantro only if you want it for color because it doesn't add much
flavor except for a vague "green".

As far as cilantro tasting like soap, I used to think so for many years
until I got used to the flavor in Mexican and Thai cooking. Now I think
it has a distinctive flavor that I like in some foods.

gloria p