McCormick® Cilantro Leaves have a bright, citrusy flavor that's perfect for Mexican, Middle Eastern and Asian dishes. We harvest the fresh cilantro at peak freshness then dry it within hours for the best flavor. Cilantro has a distinctive pungent flavor with a citrusy, peppery taste. It's one of the world's most widely used herbs, having a place in the kitchens of China, Southeast Asia, Mexico, South America, the Middle East and India. In Asian cuisines, cilantro is used in curry pastes, stir-fries and soups. So versatile, cilantro is also essential to Tex-Mex and Southwestern dishes like guacamole, salsa, chili and fajitas. To preserve the flavor of cilantro in cooked dishes, add it towards the end of the cooking time.