Cilantro is also related to the parsley family. Its lacy green leaves have a pungent, juniper-like spicy flavour. A popular seasoning used worldwide, cilantro particularly complements spicy foods. It is commonly used in the Mediterranean, Latin American, and Middle Eastern cuisines. Cilantro is often found in salsa. It can overpower a dish. Use it judiciously, adding a little at first. Cilantro may be referred to as “fresh coriander” because its seeds are ground into the spice coriander.