We go through a lot of cilantro at our house. Since Mexican is primarily our cuisine of choice, it's an herb I always have on hand. Well try to have it on hand. Until recently I could only keep if fresh for a couple of days. Every time I would go to make something like my Cilantro Lime Rice or Cilantro Lime Chicken, I would remove my cilantro from the refrigerator only to find it limp, dried out, and/or brown. Gross. As much as I enjoy cooking, and as much as I try new recipes on a whim, I don't want to run to the store every time a recipe call for fresh cilantro. I've tried a million ways to keep it fresh. I've left it in the produce bag and shoved it in the vegetable bin. X. I've wrapped it in a damp paper towel. X. I've put the entire bunch in a glass of water in the fridge. X. I've put the entire bunch in a vase and left it out on the counter. X. I can't tell you how many bunches of cilantro I've tossed because they've gone bad. Finally I found a way that works. I have been able to keep bunches of cilantro fresh in my fridge for well over two weeks using this method. I've also used it with curly and flat-leaf parsley with the same success. If you enjoy using these herbs, then definitely give this a try. It should save you some time, money and hassle!
Step 1: As soon as you get home from the store, trim the bottom of your bunch of cilantro. Place it in a tall glass or vase and fill with cool water. |
You just fixed my life with this post! OMG I have tried EVERYTHING to keep my cilantro from going bad! DOING THIS NOW! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteIt has helped so much!
DeleteSuch a great tip! I throw cilantro away ALL of the time! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteMe too. I felt like I was buying it just to put in the trash!
DeleteGreat idea!
ReplyDeleteThis has helped so much. I've been able to keep cilantro almost two weeks now!
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