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How to Cut Cilantro

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.

Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 1 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Asian , American

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch cilantro

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Fold the remaining cilantro bunch in half the long way and use a rocking motion with the knife to chop as finely as needed.
  6. Use in your recipe as needed.

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:
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  • 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

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

% 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.