Finding the right balance is key. The same way we never want to add too much cilantro when seasoning a dish, this playful Venezuelan expression reminds us to be moderate in all that we do.
Bueno es el cilantro pero no tanto
Cilantro is good but not too much
Don’t go overboard, use moderation
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About the Expression
It’s easy to go overboard and have too much of a good thing.
For those times, this Venezuelan expression playfully reminds us to moderate ourselves and find the right balance.
Cilantro is a delicious, zesty herb that is central to Latin American cuisine. It appears in popular dishes such as pisca andina and sancocho.
The herb perfectly flavors a dish when used in the right amount. However, too much of it can overwhelm an otherwise-tasty recipe.
As a note, cilantro and coriander are used internationally as names for the same herb, with preference depending on the world region.
Fun Cultural Fact
The most popular seasonings in Venezuelan cuisine are sweet pepper, garlic, onion and cilantro.
The country’s most beloved condiment is their guasacaca (pronounced wah-sah-kaka)) avocado sauce, commonly referred to as Venezuela’s version of guacamole.
Tangy, spicy, and bursting with vibrant flavor, guasacaca is smoother and more acidic than its well-known counterpart.
The vegan green sauce features these main ingredients — ripe avocados, green bell peppers, garlic, onions, jalapeños, rice vinegar, lime juice, parsley and plenty of fresh cilantro.
Ingredients-wise, guasacaca shares similarities to Argentina’s chimichurri, Cuba’s mojo, and Chile’s pebre.
Bonus? This is one dish where maybe it’s not so bad to go a little crazy with extra cilantro.
