How to store cilantro

Vegetables generally have a short shelf life and will wilt within a day or two after being brought home. However, vegetables are most delicious when they are fresh and have the highest nutritional value and water content. Therefore, many people will buy plastic wrap to preserve vegetables. If the vegetables are not preserved correctly, they may spoil easily, so it is also necessary to learn how to store coriander. Here’s how to store cilantro.

1. Store fresh cilantro in the refrigerator

(1) Use a pair of sharp kitchen scissors to cut off the root of each coriander to a length of no more than 2.5 cm. After cutting the roots, the exposed part is fresh and vital and can still absorb water. But after one hour of exposure to air, it will begin to die and will no longer be able to absorb water. If you don't have kitchen shears, a sharp table knife will work fine.

(2) Keep the leaves dry. Do not rinse with water, as this will get the leaves wet. If there is dirt on the leaves or other areas that need to be cleaned, you can wait until you use them to clean them, and do not clean them in advance before storing them.

(3) Take a jar and fill it with a small amount of water. Fill a clean glass bottle one quarter to half full with water. The water level should only be high enough to cover the roots and stems, and don't let the leaves be soaked in water. Basically, pruning cilantro is done the same way as pruning flowers. Cilantro absorbs water just like flowers in a vase, which ensures that the cilantro leaves remain fresh and vibrant for a long time.

(4) Cover the cilantro with a plastic bag. Place a clean plastic bag over the jar, covering the leaves and the opening of the jar. If desired, you can also use a rubber band to secure the plastic bag to the bottle, but it is not necessary and will not necessarily help preserve the cilantro. Adding a bag can limit the cilantro's contact with outside air.

(5) Place the glass bottle in the refrigerator. As long as the coriander leaves remain fresh and do not change color, they are safe to eat. Generally, it can be stored for at least two weeks.

(6) Change the water regularly. If you see the water change color, pour it out and add clean water again. .You may need to change the water every few days.

2. Store fresh cilantro in the freezer

(1) Wash and dry the coriander. Rinse the leaves with clean water, let the water drip off, and wipe the leaves dry with a clean paper towel. There are many ways to dry the water off the leaves. You can place the washed coriander in a strainer for a few minutes, or place the coriander on a clean paper towel so that the excess water will slowly be absorbed.