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[deepwaterdotter]

I'm not a big fan of either herb.  Basil has more of a licorice flavor than is my liking, and cilantro's flavor is too soapy-tasting for me.  I will include basil in dishes where other ingredients can lessen the licorice flavor. 

[RedTop]

Yes to basil.   In this house, the guinea pigs are the only lovers of cilantro; they are by cilantro as cats are to catnip.  

[proudlyfromNJ]

I like all herbs and spices. I especially love cilantro. Husband hates it and we have to order separate guacamole plates when we eat out.

[Q4u]

Isn't this an interesting thread!  I like both herbs but hands down Cilantro....  

I remember eating something a long time ago and went "wow" whatever that flavor is, I love it!  Turned out to be Cilantro and I've been hooked ever since.  

[DiAnne]

I grew up in So Cal eating Mexican food so I am very used to cilantro and like it.  My favorite fresh herb is tarragon but I love to add fresh basil or fresh mint into salads.  I don't understand the comparison between cilantro and basil - I don't think they taste anything alike.  

[LavernLuvsShoes]

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@DiAnne wrote:

... I don't understand the comparison between cilantro and basil - I don't think they taste anything alike.  

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I agree, DiAnne - There is no comparison...

This thread simply asks "Between the two of them, which herb do you prefer?"

[SoCal Bred]

I prefer cilantro over basil, grew up in So Cal as well, I buy fresh cilantro almost weekly and add it on top to almost everything, I think it enhances the flavor especially in soups.

[gizmogal]

Perceiving that cilantro tastes like soap is genetic.  

https://www.britannica.com/story/why-does-cilantro-taste-like-soap-to-some-people

I must be endowed with that gene. I can't eat cilantro. Ugh. 

Basil- yep, I like it. 

[nomar]

Love cilantro, but husand hates it. I like basil also. Husband hates it too. He has simple tastes.  Have both growiing in pots and get enough basil to make pesto to freeze, but cannot keep cilantro growing very long. We used to have Vietnamese neighbors and they grew and cooked with cilantro a lot. Lots of wonderful food brought to us from them. I never learned their secret for keeping such a crop of cilantro growing.

[Linda0215]

I am in the hate Cilantro camp as well.  I had my AncestryDNA done and it too pointed out that I might have an aversion to it.  Weird.  Now Basil on the other hand, I just love.  The aroma reminds me of my Aunt Millie's kitchen growing up as a kid.