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General Slang
chadon beni
SHA-don BEH-nee · noun · informal
A pungent cilantro-like cooking herb
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A serrated-leaf herb (culantro) with a strong coriander-like flavour, essential in Trini seasoning and chow. Also 'shado beni'.
“Add plenty chadon beni to the green seasoning.”
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chadon beni In A Sentence
Add plenty chadon beni to the green seasoning.
Origin & Usage
Trinidad & Tobago; from French 'chardon béni' (blessed thistle).
People Also Ask
What is chadon beni?
Chadon beni is a serrated-leaf herb (culantro) with a strong coriander-like flavour used heavily in Trinidadian cooking.
Is chadon beni the same as cilantro?
It is not the same plant but tastes similar, only stronger; it is culantro, whereas cilantro is coriander leaf.
Where does the name chadon beni come from?
It comes from the French 'chardon béni', meaning 'blessed thistle'.
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