What to Cook with 1 cilantro – Tasty Recipes to Try

Looking for recipes with 1 cilantro? We’ve got simple, tasty ideas the whole family will love — perfect for everyday cooking.

Recipes with 1 cilantro

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stir-fried yam with cilantro.

The tender and crispy yam is cut into strips and fried with chopped broccoli. The green color is wrapped like a jade belt wrapped around green radish. The yam is soft and fresh, and the chopped broccoli adds crispness and fragrance. The simple cooking condenses the natural flavor, and the freshness of the countryside is tasted in one bite. It is a small happiness of freshness interwoven with ordinary ingredients.

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Fragrant and fuzzy sesame sauce wide vermicelli

This bowl of sesame sauce wide noodles is thoroughly coated in rich sesame sauce, each strand glistening with oil. Sprinkled with white sesame seeds and vibrant green cilantro and chopped green onions, the reddish-brown and vibrant green hues are so appetizing just by looking at them on the table! The noodles are chewy and smooth, while the sesame sauce is rich and mellow, with hints of garlic and spiciness. With one bite, the smoothness of the sesame sauce and the springy texture of the noodles explode in your mouth, creating a perfect blend of sour, spicy, salty, and fragrant flavors. The more you eat, the more addictive you'll be, and you'll want to lick the sauce from the bottom of the bowl! Wherever you find yourself in China, if you're craving Xiangmihu sesame sauce wide noodles, try your luck at a local snack street or family restaurant, or make one at home using our recipe. Get started now; you're guaranteed to fall in love with them! They're even more delicious than those sold outside!

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Braised Pig Trotters with Sand Ginger

This dish of braised pork trotters with sand ginger is a classic Cantonese New Year's feast staple! The pork trotters are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside after being chilled in ice water—chewy, bouncy, and full of collagen. The sand ginger and shallots are stir-fried until fragrant, coating each piece of trotter in a savory sauce with the unique spiciness of sand ginger, without being overpowering. Crushed peanuts and cilantro add aroma and crunch, making it even more addictive with every chew—perfect with drinks or rice. Served during the New Year, it's both visually appealing and delicious, embodying the quintessential Cantonese flavor—a definite centerpiece for the New Year's feast, so delicious you'll lick your fingers!

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A very delicious hot and sour rice noodle dish

Sichuan sweet potato noodles are smooth, chewy, and bouncy, soaking up the tangy, spicy, and numbing broth. One slurp and the aroma is heavenly. The peanuts are crunchy, and the pickled radish and green beans add a refreshing crunch, while the cilantro and scallions release their freshness. The tangy and spicy flavor is so addictive, you'll want to drink every last drop of the broth. This is a signature street food from Chongqing and Sichuan, and a popular national dish across China. A bowl of it will make you sweat, providing a truly satisfying experience. It's a genuine delicacy loved by people of all ages.

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Pineapple Salad with Tender Beef

This pineapple beef salad smells so good it'll make your mouth water the moment it hits the table! The tender, bouncy beef is coated in glistening red chili oil, and the pineapple chunks are soaked in the sauce. Each bite is bursting with sweet and sour juices, followed by the spiciness of the beef. The crispness of the celery and chili peppers blends perfectly with the aroma of garlic, creating a rich and refreshing flavor profile. The beef is so tender you don't even need to chew it, and the sweet and sour pineapple balances the spiciness perfectly. It's so appetizing, you'll want to clean every last drop of sauce from the plate.

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Potato pan cake

This golden-crisp Potato Pan Cake delivers a savory and creamy combination in every bite. Soft potatoes form the perfect base, combined with a light batter that creates a crispy texture on the outside yet remains soft on the inside. Creamy melted cheese blends with the fresh aroma of cilantro and spring onions, providing a warm and appetizing flavor. A sprinkle of black pepper and a pinch of salt completes this dish, making it a special snack for a casual breakfast or afternoon tea.

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Stir-fried sea cucumber with scallions

Braised sea cucumber with scallions is a classic Shandong dish that perfectly blends the freshness of the sea, the aroma of scallions, and the richness of the sauce. It has a rich texture, strong aroma, and mellow taste, making it a comprehensive enjoyment from sight, smell, and taste.

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Northeastern-style aspic

This Northeastern-style aspic dish exudes star power the moment it hits the table! The translucent blocks of aspic resemble solidified amber, neatly sliced and arranged in a beautiful flower shape, nestled on a bed of crisp carrot shreds, and sprinkled with vibrant green cilantro leaves—a refreshing and festive sight. Picking up a trembling piece reveals the fine texture of the pork skin inside, bouncy and bouncy. Drizzling it in a spicy garlic sauce, the savory broth coats the chewy aspic. One bite offers a cool, smooth sensation, followed by an explosion of garlic and spiciness in your mouth—the rich aspic and the savory sauce blend perfectly. It's a staple in Northeastern restaurants, a classic cold dish enjoyed year-round. Having it on your New Year's Eve dinner table will definitely earn you endless compliments!

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Oyster Omelette (a classic Chaoshan delicacy in Guangdong)

Take a bite of oyster omelette, and the crispy, charred crust melts in your mouth. The plump oysters, like little bombs, pop with a burst of freshness! The egg is slippery, the chopped green onions add a burst of flavor, and the fish sauce makes it so fragrant you want to weld your cheeks to the plate. This is a classic Chaoshan delicacy! Our local area is close to the sea, so oysters are fresh and affordable. Selling them outside can be incredibly expensive, and the freshness of the ingredients is often a struggle. Making them at home is a breeze, with genuine ingredients and an incredible value. Make as many as you want, with plenty of fresh oysters to spare, and fry up a plate full of them for instant oyster omelette freedom!

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Nanchang Mixed Rice Noodles

The moment this bowl of Nanchang mixed rice noodles is served, the aroma fills your nostrils. Each strand of rice noodle is coated in a glistening sauce, springy and chewy, with the rich flavor of the blended sesame oil and the spiciness of the chili oil. The crispness of the dried radish, the caramelized aroma of the peanuts, and the freshness of the cilantro unfold in layers in your mouth, becoming more fragrant with each chew. Its status as a national delicacy stems from the meticulous care put into this bowl of noodles: the blended oil is the essence of vegetables and spices simmered for 15 minutes; the blended soy sauce is a savory-sweet flavor achieved by simmering rock sugar and spices; and it's paired with readily available chili oil—every seasoning is carefully blended. This seemingly simple bowl of mixed noodles embodies an ultimate pursuit of the essence of everyday life; one bite and you'll understand why it's so popular across the country.