cilantro lime
Zesty green pairing
Cilantro lime is a flavor combination pairing the bright, citrusy herb with lime's tart acidity.
The pairing appears constantly in Mexican and Southeast Asian cuisines and has become a standard descriptor for dressings, rice, marinades, and sauces: cilantro lime chicken, cilantro lime rice, cilantro lime vinaigrette.
- corianderHerb yielding fragrant seeds
- fresh herbsRecently harvested culinary plants
- salsaSpicy tomato condiment
- guacamoleSeasoned avocado spread
- pico de galloUncooked Mexican tomato mixture
taco · street tacos · taco truck · fresh · zesty · citrus · citrus zest · Mexican · herb · bright · tangy · avocado · rice · dressing · garnish · pungent · leafy · squeeze
- dressingsranch, balsamic, vinaigrette, blue cheese, thousand island
- coriander/cilantro dishescoriander seeds, Chinese parsley, coriander chutney
- seasoningssalt, pepper, basil, oregano, thyme
- herb saucesbasil pesto, chimichurri, salsa verde, pesto, gremolata
flavor profile tradition
cilantro limesmoked paprika
Cured, ground red pepper
garam masala · herbes de Provence · Old Bay · za'atar · miso
flavor temperature/character
cilantro limetruffle
Prized subterranean edible
bacon fat · aged cheese · caramelized onion · roasted garlic · umami-rich