What is Papalo?

You may have noticed the tall plants in the herb garden with the sign Papalo. With cilantro being less available for a bit, I thought I would provide a bit of information about it:

Papalo is a heat-loving alternative to cilantro, its flavors are both bolder and more complex. It has been described by some as somewhere between arugula, cilantro and rue; others say it tastes like a mixture of nasturtium flowers, lime, and cilantro. Younger leaves are milder flavored, gaining pungency and complexity as they mature. Papalo is sometimes called “summer cilantro” due to its heat loving character and not bolting and setting seed until the late summer or early fall. So, try it in dishes such as salsa, tacos and any dishes with tomatillos and okra.