Chadon beni is a key ingredient (herb) used mostly in the southern Caribbean as well in Latn and Asian cuisine. Chadon beni is very similar in flavor to culantro but much more pungent. Use primarily in marinating meats and in pickles, it can be a bit overpowering so a little goes a long way. Chadon Bbeni is also a key ingredient in Caribbean green seasoning and when finely diced, can be an excellent topping to finish off any curry dish.
This herb has a multitude of alternative names, which adds to the confusion for many cooks. For it is also known as bhandhanya, fitweed, long coriander, false cilantro, culantro, recao, sawtooth, spiritweed, ngo gai, Mexican coriander, among may other names.
This profusion of alternate titles is especially frustrating for cooks who try to work with ethnic recipes, as many people are unaware of the alternate names of the herb.
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