#that’s interesting it’s also soap for you but in a slightly more complimentary way

[moonyinpisces]

ok im so curious do you have the cilantro gene or do you just hate it (i have the cilantro gene but i don't mind it if it's mild - it has the same "soapy" properties to me as like, rosewater or lavender; they can either be really good or v overpowering)

yeah i have the cilantro gene but mine is pretty severe and specific because i also have a rare subsect of it that also affects ginger to a lesser extent. eating something with cilantro doesn’t just taste bad, it leaves a bitter taste on my tongue for awhile like the aftertaste of everclear. yuck

however i have noticed that cooked/pureed cilantro is something i can handle if its a small enough amount. like i go nuts over butter chicken which beneath the curry flavor i can tell has a teeny bit of cilantro, but i have to ask for the naan without cilantro. and i can’t really handle guacamole or tacos with the stuff. it has to be super minor/an ingredient amongst many ingredients, if it’s at the forefront for whatever reason the entire dish is ruined