Curly parsley

Curly parsley is a crinkly or "curly" looking version of the garden herb with a strong herb flavor, similar to celery. Parsley is one of the most common culinary herbs. There are many types of parsley but the most aromatic for cooking purposes is the Italian, flat leaf type. Curly parsley is more suited for use as a garnish. Also related is Chinese parsley (cilantro) but it has an entirely different flavor. Parsley is best used fresh but it is also available dried. The dried version lacks flavor and texture.

Where To Buy

Curly parsley is a common grocery store item.  It is also easy to grow in your herb garden.

Substitute For Curly Parsley

If you don't have curly parsley you can substitute:

• The obvious choice is flat leaf (Italian) parsley.  It is decorative for a garnish but also more flavorful.  Use equal amounts.
• OR - Use chervil which is another related and similar looking herb with a more lacy appearance and slightly different flavor.  It's typically harder to find fresh than either curly or flat-leaf parsley.
• OR - For cooking (not decorative use) Use 1 teaspoon dried parsley per 1 tablespoon fresh called for.