Culantro: Bold, Robust, Deeply Aromatic
The sharp-edged herb behind authentic sofrito.
BOLDER THAN CILANTRO
Culantro, the Herb Behind Authentic Flavor
Culantro delivers a bolder, more concentrated version of cilantro’s flavor, with long, serrated leaves and an intense aroma that holds up to long cooking. A cornerstone of Caribbean and Latin American sofrito, culantro is essential for authentic stews, rice dishes, and marinades. At Latin Specialties, we source culantro for consistent quality and freshness, from field to case.
Bold, robust, and unmistakable—culantro is the flavor foundation of sofrito.
Fresh Culantro,The Flavor Behind Sofrito and Sancocho
Bolder than cilantro, with long serrated leaves that hold up to cooking.
Flavor base recipe
Recaíto (Puerto Rican Sofrito)
A fresh green blend of culantro, cilantro, sweet peppers, onion and garlic: the base of countless Caribbean stews and rice dishes.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch Latin Specialties Culantro leaves
- ½ bunch Latin Specialties Cilantro
- 1 Latin Specialties Onion, chopped
- 1 Latin Specialties Green Bell Pepper, chopped
- 6 cloves Latin Specialties Garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil and a splash of vinegar, salt
Method
- Roughly chop the peppers, onion and garlic.
- Blend everything with the culantro and cilantro until chunky, not pureed.
- Use right away or refrigerate for up to a week; freeze in ice cube trays for longer.
TipCulantro is stronger than cilantro: start with a smaller amount if you only know cilantro.
From Field to Your Table
Sourcing
Trusted growers deliver consistent, robust culantro
Quality & Safety
Strict specs, traceability, and cold-chain stewardship ensure quality.
Ripeness Handling
Harvested at peak leaf maturity for the boldest aroma.
Packaging & Formats
Bunched, clamshell, or custom program packs.
On-Time Delivery
Reliable logistics to keep your supply flowing.

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