To think this offensive thing should be banned

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Fresh coriander . To me, when I eat it accidentally, it tastes like nasty bitter soap.

I've got a lovely spiced Indian chicken breast with KEENOWAH quinoa for lunch from the local deli and there is coriander chopped up into millions of little bits and I can't pick it out.

On second thoughts maybe this should go into the first world problems thread.

yes, i agree. it tastes like washing up liquid to me!

Yabu! I love it. And fresh parsley.

You haven't tasted parsley until you've had fresh tabbouleh.

Herbs taste better raw.

it's vile, should be abolished along with celery

Apparently it's a genetic thing. Some people taste coriander differently.

They can't help it, you can't help it.

I absolutely love it.

You aren't alone though, I'm always amazed how many people don't like it.

Oooh ya soooooo bu. Fresh coriander on lamb tagine..... Drool

I hate coriander leaf, and to me it spoils anything it is added to. tastes like soap to me too, which is apparently a genetic thing

Now see I love a huge bunch of fresh parsley. Chopped, whole, doesn't matter. I thought that it was parsley in my lunch. Damn coriander

It's genetic. DM agrees with you, DB, DF and I disagree.

MORE FOR ME.

YANBU. Disgusting stuff

Yes, Soap, that's what I always used to say it tastes of. I think perhaps you learn to appreciate it as you gain a more sophisticated palate Since I've learned to cook real food and become a proper foodie I love it.

I once had food poisoning after eating a curry in an Indian restaurant and I couldn't bear the taste of coriander for years because it reminded me so much of that curry.

But I got over it and recovered

I love it. Grilled chicken breast, lemon mayo, lots of fresh coriander in a warm pitta or flatbread. Mmmmmm. I've also read it's genetic though.

YABU.
Coriander good. Tarragon bad, but less common these days so I don't need start a thread!

YANBU. Coriander and rocket are the devils creations.

I love parsley but if I unexpectedly encounter fresh coriander it's a horrible shock. I don't react to it cooked though, it's just the fresh stuff. Absolutely vile.

YABU though in calling for a ban because some people like it. I'd say it should come with a big red warning notice.

my favourite herb - LOVE it. YABU

YANBU

It should be illegal. Disgusting stuff that has ruined many a lovely takeaway, etc.

Oh good, thought it was only me.

I love fresh coriander - it's beautiful stuff
My FIL is another person to whom it tastes like washing up liquid.

It's horrible and poisons any dish it comes into contact with. Luckily dh and I have the same opinion, it tastes all soapy.
Parsley is another matter and we eat a lot of it!

Fresh coriander leaves are wonderful but I remember growing some coriander once and touching the seeds before they were ripe and dry. The smell was so completely disgusting that I threw up on the spot in the garden - and for several days, just the memory of the smell was enough to have my stomach heaving. Be careful if you're cultivating.

I live coriander but it does taste soapy. I really like those Asian flavours like ginger which is another marmite one (love marmite too).

Tarragon can, however, fuck off.

Coriander is delicious.

Bananas, however, are vile and evil.

YANBU! It doesn't even taste like it should be edible. It is just about the only foodstuff I can't tolerate (apart from eels!)