It’s one of the world’s oldest and most popular spices.
Despite that, the annual herb is actually considered divisive.
Cilantro, like many fresh herbsincluding basiland parsleywill wilt and brown within days if not handled with care.
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Read on for the best methods on how to store cilantro in the fridge and the freezer.
Should You Wash Cilantro Before Storing?
Before cooking or eating, however, you should definitely wash your cilantro.
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How Long Does Cilantro Last?
If kept damp in a glass of water, it can last about a week in the fridge.
If wrapped in a dry paper towel, cilantro will stay fresh up to two weeks in the fridge.
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In the freezer, cilantro can for about six months.
Wrapped In A Dry Paper Towel
This is one of the easiest and long-lasting methods.
Here are two methods for freezing cilantro.
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Wrap the cilantro in dry paper towels, and place in a plastic freezer bag.
when you land a nice, thick puree, pour your cilantro mixture into a clean ice cube tray.
Defrost them as needed.
You will get greener cilantro this way, but it does require a little more effort.
Smith ML.Cilantro, a Unique Culinary Herb.
Published April 9, 2024.
