How to Cut Cilantro
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
1 kcal
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Course
Condiments
How to Cut Cilantro
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Follow my step-by-step method to chop cilantro quickly for salsas and many recipes. Learning the best way to cut cilantro is a great knife skill to master.
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Ingredients
- 1 bunch cilantro
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Instructions
- Place the cilantro in a colander and wash with cold water for a few minutes to loosen and remove any dirt. Dry on paper towels or in a salad spinner.
- Decide how much cilantro you want to use and store the remainder in a mason jar filled with water. You want to place the cilantro stems down into the water and cover with a clear plastic bag. You can place a rubber band around the bag to keep the bag in place. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- For the remaining cilantro you’ll use in your recipe, transfer the washed cilantro to a salad spinner or paper towel to dry as much as possible.
- Line up the cilantro bunch together and use a sharp knife to cut off where the stems start to look larger. The stems have a more concentrated flavor, so you can decide how much or little you want to keep for the recipe.
- Fold the remaining cilantro bunch in half the long way and use a rocking motion with the knife to chop as finely as needed.
- Use in your recipe as needed.
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Notes
- Storage: Store chopped cilantro in the freezer for up to 3 months. For whole cilantro that has not been chopped, try one of these two storage methods:
- Photo Credit: Erin Jensen
- Storage Method 1: Place like a bunch of flowers in a glass jar covered by a plastic or silicon bag. You can trim the bottom of the sticks and be sure to change out the water every 3-5 days.
- Storage Method 2: Roll the cilantro in a clean, damp (not wet!) paper towel, then roll the whole bundle into a plastic or silicon bag.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
1kcal
(0%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
1mg
(0%)
Potassium
1mg
(0%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
17IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
1mg
(0%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1kcal | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 1mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 17IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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