How to Cut Cilantro
User Reviews
5
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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
Description
How to Cut Cilantro provides clear instructions for handling a bunch of fresh cilantro. After washing thoroughly to remove dirt, the cilantro is dried using paper towels or a salad spinner. Larger stems can be trimmed off or retained according to taste, as stems carry a stronger flavor. Folding the cilantro and chopping with a rocking motion allows for a controlled chop to the desired fineness.
The technique emphasizes maintaining freshness: unused cilantro is stored upright in water with a plastic bag cover in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. This prevents wilting and extends shelf life.
Overall, this guide assists in preparing cilantro for use in recipes that call for finely chopped herbs while managing waste and maximizing freshness through proper storage methods.
Ingredients
- 1 bunch cilantro
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.
Notes
- Store chopped cilantro in the freezer for up to 3 months to preserve flavor.
- Keep whole cilantro fresh by placing stems in water like flowers, covering with a plastic bag, and changing water every 3-5 days.
- Alternatively, wrap cilantro in a damp (not wet) paper towel and store in a plastic bag in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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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