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Culantro Pesto

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Almost every time I share a recipe that includes culantro, the recipient thinks it’s a typo. It’s also called recao, and it tastes strikingly like a blend between parsley and cilantro. I love it and have started to use it instead of cilantro in soups, stews, and braised meats. Here’s my take on pesto using this versatile herb. It’s great in chicken salad and on pizza or pasta.

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