Common names include culantro (Costa Rica and Panama) (/ kuːˈlɑːntroʊ / or / kuːˈlæntroʊ /), cimarrón, recao (Puerto Rico), chardon béni (Martinique), Mexican coriander, samat, ban …

Oct 12, 2023 · Whole leaves of culantro, also called recao in Puerto Rico, can be added directly to your blender for recaíto, or they can be cut into chiffonade and added to salads or used as a …

Nov 9, 2025 · Recaito (sometimes called sofrito) is a Puerto Rican cooking base made with recao, cilantro, oregano, garlic, onion, and bell peppers. Use it in soups, stews, rice, and more.

Aug 14, 2025 · A comprehensive guide to Recao leaves: learn to cultivate this unique herb, utilize its distinct flavor, and ensure its longevity.

Jun 8, 2022 · Is Recao the same as Cilantro? The short answer is simply no. Recao is one whole long green leaf while Cilantro looks like 3 little leaves in one plus it will have multiple clusters …

Aug 28, 2025 · Coriander (Coriandrum sativum), known in Puerto Rico as "recao" has rich historical roots, believed to have originated in the Mediterranean region over 3,000 years ago.

Sep 13, 2023 · In Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, the name recao is also common, and in some parts of the Caribbean, it is known as chandon beni. Depending on the country you're …

We first learned about it from Puerto Rican and Dominican friends who call it Recao and for whom it is an essential part of their family Sofrito recipes. In Trinidad, it is known as Chado Beni, and …

The Zeliang tribe of Nagaland uses recao for fever by creating a paste from the leaves and applying it to the forehead. Recao has a significant repertoire for spiritual usage as well, …

Sep 9, 2019 · Culantro (Recao) is a tropical perennial herb that is native to Puerto Rico. The leaf is green with long jagged edges with an aromatic scent.