Culantro (Eryngium foetidum) is an herb with long, serrated leaves and a strong cilantro-like aroma. It is used in Caribbean, Latin American, and Southeast Asian cooking.

What is the difference between culantro and cilantro?

Culantro and cilantro are different plants. Culantro has long, tough, saw-edged leaves and a stronger, more pungent flavor that holds up to long cooking, while cilantro has delicate, rounded leaves.

What are other names for culantro?

Culantro is also called recao in Puerto Rico, ngo gai in Vietnamese, sawtooth herb, long coriander, and shado beni or chadon beni in the Caribbean.

How do you use culantro?

Chop culantro into sofrito, recaito, green seasoning, rice, beans, and stews, or serve whole leaves with pho. Because the flavor is strong, start with a small amount.

What can I substitute for culantro?

Fresh cilantro is the closest substitute for culantro, but it is milder, so use a bit more. Goya Recaito Cilantro Cooking Base is a ready-made green base for similar dishes.

How should I store culantro?

Wrap culantro in a damp paper towel, place it in a bag in the refrigerator, and use it within several days. You can also chop and freeze it for cooking.

Where can I buy culantro near me?

You can order culantro online from Weee!, such as Ngo Culantro and Ngo gai - Culantro 1 bunch. Weee! delivers Asian and Hispanic groceries to your door in many U.S. areas; enter your ZIP code at weee.com to see availability and delivery options.

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Top 5 products for Culantro

#1

Ngo Culantro

Ngo Culantro is fresh culantro, the long-leaf herb used in sofrito, soups, and Vietnamese pho. Use it chopped in cooked dishes or torn over a bowl of noodle soup.

$0.99 - $3.29

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Hatoluong8882
The orchids were very fresh last time. This time they're not
cindy.t.huynh
Fresh and happy
Saynotomyfood
Less than last time and much smaller but still fresh and good
weee.16402561
Fresh coriander should be dry and not damp or bruised.
weee.10037065
Fresh cilantro, bought many times.
weee.9551606
fresh. love to smell this herb
Krua Sao Nan
My food smells and tastes delicious!
cuale0711
It is not fresh
Kim
Fresh and clean
hongyen1020@gmail.com
Bag of green coriander

#2

Ngo gai - Culantro 1 bunch

Ngo gai - Culantro 1 bunch is fresh culantro sold by the bunch. Its strong, pungent flavor stands up to simmering, so it works in stews, sauces, and marinades.

$2.29 - $2.79

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Thanyalak
so good, I ordered several time already. 10/10
weee.18188498
Fresh and well packaged!
Thu Thảo Thị
vegetables are not fresh
hainsetow2009
Today I cooked Vietnamese noodle soup, I put it in the soup, delicious!
reyeselizabeht
This cilantro is very good, I like it a lot in my soups
May
Fresh and delicious, bought at a good price.
tranhq3257
The eryngium (Vietnamese coriander) was very fresh, thank you
weee.13527819
Bad quality need to return
linhlun05101994
Se mua lai
NV
small and not very fresh

#3

Accent Seasoning Packets Coriander and Annatto 3.52 oz

Coriander and annatto blend adds bright citrus and warm earthiness, matching culantro flavors in Caribbean and Southeast Asian dishes like fried rice, curries, and seafood stews. Versatile seasoning for marinades, sauces, and rubs; enhances color and depth without overpowering. Healthy, low fat.

$4.99 - $5.99

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Elba N Pagan
Great job, everything arrived on time
masgusto.17648475
Good quality
evyalvy8
Excellent quality
Dapfirm
Adds good flavor & color to your rice & empanadas

#4

Limes 5 count

Bright, juicy limes add zesty brightness to Culantro-inspired salsas, dressings, and marinades with a citrusy kick. Use in Vietnamese pho garnishes, Thai lime-basil soups, or salsa verde for grilled meats. Flavor: tart, fragrant rind notes that brighten herbs. Healthy, vitamin C-rich and refreshing.

$1.49 - $3.99

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Jennifer
These were Big limes
Soraya
Very good size lemon
Saynotomyfood
Looks fresh
mansidungrani13
Good big limes
weee.10037065
I've bought from them multiple times.
NadiaCervantes
Very good quality and freshness
meghasariya
Good quality
weee.18381689
I got 5 y’all .They are big fresh and juicy I’m not lying.
DaysiGarcia
I loved a fresh product
lintehrani
Big and fresh lime

#5

Sincere Orient Bánh Phở Tươi Fresh Rice Stick Noodles 16 oz

Fresh rice stick noodles ideal for pho, bun, and stir-fries; pair with culantro for vibrant Vietnamese bowls. Light, delicate texture; absorbs broth beautifully, with a mild, savory flavor. Great in pho soups, rice noodle salads, and spring roll dishes. Healthy, low-fat, cholesterol-free. convenient prep, quick meals.

$1.59 - $2.79

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X1ny1
The Teochew rice noodles are soft and fresh. They do not stick together after boiling. I can cook stir-fried ho fun or noodle soup with them.
Jennifer
The weather is colder so its time to make pho
weee.14738278
good rice noodles. easy to cook.
weee.14738278
we always have these in the fridge for pho or to add to other soups.
Bay
This is great to make pho. I purchased it many times.
Nancy
Yummy as per usual
weee.7302425
Will buy again
CheeHer
Love this noodle for my pho. It’s quick, easy and perfect texture for me.
Suki
Noodles fresh and the bag not airy
Thu Nguyen
Good taste and easy to cook

Popular recipes

Puerto Rican Sofrito

Sofrito is a blended green base of culantro, cilantro, peppers, onion, and garlic. Culantro gives the sofrito its strong herbal flavor, and it seasons beans, rice, and stews.

Pho Bo with Ngo Gai

Beef pho is a Vietnamese noodle soup served with a plate of fresh herbs. Tear a few ngo gai (culantro) leaves into the pho for a bold herbal aroma.

Trinidadian Green Seasoning

Green seasoning is a blended Caribbean marinade of culantro (chadon beni), herbs, garlic, and peppers. Use it to marinate chicken, fish, or goat before cooking.

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Frequently asked questions

What is culantro?
Culantro (Eryngium foetidum) is an herb with long, serrated leaves and a strong cilantro-like aroma. It is used in Caribbean, Latin American, and Southeast Asian cooking.
What are other names for culantro?
Culantro is also called recao in Puerto Rico, ngo gai in Vietnamese, sawtooth herb, long coriander, and shado beni or chadon beni in the Caribbean.
What can I substitute for culantro?
Fresh cilantro is the closest substitute for culantro, but it is milder, so use a bit more. Goya Recaito Cilantro Cooking Base is a ready-made green base for similar dishes.
Where can I buy culantro near me?
You can order culantro online from Weee!, such as Ngo Culantro and Ngo gai - Culantro 1 bunch. Weee! delivers Asian and Hispanic groceries to your door in many U.S. areas; enter your ZIP code at weee.com to see availability and delivery options.

What is the difference between culantro and cilantro?
Culantro and cilantro are different plants. Culantro has long, tough, saw-edged leaves and a stronger, more pungent flavor that holds up to long cooking, while cilantro has delicate, rounded leaves.
How do you use culantro?
Chop culantro into sofrito, recaito, green seasoning, rice, beans, and stews, or serve whole leaves with pho. Because the flavor is strong, start with a small amount.
How should I store culantro?
Wrap culantro in a damp paper towel, place it in a bag in the refrigerator, and use it within several days. You can also chop and freeze it for cooking.

Hatoluong8882
The orchids were very fresh last time. This time they're not
cindy.t.huynh
Fresh and happy
Saynotomyfood
Less than last time and much smaller but still fresh and good
weee.16402561
Fresh coriander should be dry and not damp or bruised.
weee.10037065
Fresh cilantro, bought many times.
weee.9551606
fresh. love to smell this herb
Krua Sao Nan
My food smells and tastes delicious!
cuale0711
It is not fresh
Kim
Fresh and clean
hongyen1020@gmail.com
Bag of green coriander
Thanyalak
so good, I ordered several time already. 10/10
weee.18188498
Fresh and well packaged!
Thu Thảo Thị
vegetables are not fresh
hainsetow2009
Today I cooked Vietnamese noodle soup, I put it in the soup, delicious!
reyeselizabeht
This cilantro is very good, I like it a lot in my soups
May
Fresh and delicious, bought at a good price.
tranhq3257
The eryngium (Vietnamese coriander) was very fresh, thank you
weee.13527819
Bad quality need to return
linhlun05101994
Se mua lai
NV
small and not very fresh
Elba N Pagan
Great job, everything arrived on time
masgusto.17648475
Good quality
evyalvy8
Excellent quality
Dapfirm
Adds good flavor & color to your rice & empanadas
Jennifer
These were Big limes
Soraya
Very good size lemon
Saynotomyfood
Looks fresh
mansidungrani13
Good big limes
weee.10037065
I've bought from them multiple times.
NadiaCervantes
Very good quality and freshness
X1ny1
The Teochew rice noodles are soft and fresh. They do not stick together after boiling. I can cook stir-fried ho fun or noodle soup with them.
Jennifer
The weather is colder so its time to make pho
weee.14738278
good rice noodles. easy to cook.
weee.14738278
we always have these in the fridge for pho or to add to other soups.
Bay
This is great to make pho. I purchased it many times.
Nancy
Yummy as per usual
weee.7302425
Will buy again
CheeHer
Love this noodle for my pho. It’s quick, easy and perfect texture for me.
Suki
Noodles fresh and the bag not airy
Thu Nguyen
Good taste and easy to cook
hienesg
I've bought mint many times before, but this time I'm not satisfied. The mint stems were too long to fit in the box. Why didn't they cut them in half with a knife instead of bending them, crushing a whole section? The mint looked awful.
Tramm Nguyen
Big, and fresh too.
Nguyen
fresh and good. maybe it would be better if we had the option to purchase a smaller amount/portion because i didn’t use all of it.
Adigo lee
I felt it would go well with a sour soup, so I cooked it.
Michelle
Great quality for canh chua!
Huyentrang1310.th
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Nyh
Fresh mint is delicious.
Van Tran
wilted vegetables
weee.13801014
Bac ha , tomatoes, shrimp or fish, and tamarind —> A delicious Asian-style sour soup.
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Canh chua mix everything… Delicioussss