Don t Refrigerate Cilantro Like This 4 Easy Ways to Keep It Fresh for a Month

Whenever cilantro is cheap I'll buy a bit more and use it slowly. But I often put it in the refrigerator. Cilantro will soon be pickled and turn yellow. It can even become sticky. This ultimately led to significant waste. After trying many different methods I have retained these three methods. Because they are simple and easy to implement And it is also very practical in daily cooking. Today I will share with you Let's take a look together. After I brought the cilantro home The first thing is to yellow any Remove withered or damaged leaves. It looks so simple, like this. But if you leave behind a few rotten leaves The unpleasant odor will begin to develop in a few days. The entire bunch of cilantro will rot. I made the same mistake before as well. As a result, I had no choice but to throw away a large amount. It's such a waste. After that, I immediately learned my lesson. It will always be taken care of. And look, after it's been processed It looks much neater now. The leaves also display a beautiful bright green color. Now let's take out a napkin. Lightly dampen like this Just slightly damp If it's too humid Cilantro easily becomes mushy. I'll divide the cilantro into small bunches. Each bundle is for single use only. Then gently wrap the cilantro's roots with a paper towel. Like this A tissue can effectively retain moisture. Helps coriander stay fresh in the refrigerator Stay fresh for a longer time After that I put the cilantro into the food storage container. I prefer to store cilantro in a container. Because coriander can be neatly placed inside. Won't be crushed in the refrigerator After everything has been fully handled Put on the lid Put it in the refrigerator. Since I started doing it like this My cilantro can be kept for a longer time. About a month or so The leaves remain vividly green. The base won't become sticky. Every time I cook I just need to take out the ingredients I need. Put on the lid Then put the rest back in the refrigerator. It's just a small suggestion. But it's very convenient for me. Every time I open the refrigerator Fresh coriander is always visible. If you could still help me save some money Then I'll just consider it an added bonus. If you also use cilantro for several days in a row This method works especially well. But when coriander is cheap Want to buy more for long-term storage The next method is much more convenient. First of all We are preparing a pair of scissors. Cut off the roots of the cilantro. Then prepare a basin of clean water. Add a small spoonful of baking soda into it. Then stir evenly with a spoon. Dissolve the baking soda Put coriander back into agriculture Soak for five minutes Five minutes later Wash the cilantro clean. especially in the gaps of cilantro It's particularly easy to hide dirt and sand. Be extra careful. Completely clean and rinse thoroughly Remove and drain off the water Then place it on the cutting board. Cut the cilantro into small pieces. Please remember to pay close attention here. Always dry off the moisture before freezing. Residual moisture is what causes coriander to spoil quickly. The main causes of lost fragrance According to my method Chop the cilantro. From now on, every time you open the refrigerator It's ready to use as soon as you take it out. No additional preparation required You can start cooking now. Cut all of them like this Put the cilantro into the storage container. Close the lid tightly. the freezer compartment of the refrigerator This is my most commonly used method. Because it is very convenient I always scoop out a little bit each time I cook. Add directly to the pot No need to thaw In busy days There's a box of cilantro stored in the refrigerator like this. It would be much more convenient indeed. But sometimes I still want fresh cilantro. dill that's pre-chopped and ready to use Encountering such a situation I usually use the following method Using this method Let's trim off the dry or blackened bottom part first. Like me Just a tiny bit cut off Just enough to allow the cilantro to absorb moisture Once again, emphasize Don't cut too much. A sufficient portion of the rhizome must be left behind. Then take the prepared cilantro Put it into a glass jar filled with water. Water should cover the bottom by about one to two centimeters. Do not exceed this amount of water Because excessive water will cause the leaves to become soft and limp. Of course, achieving this step is possible. I will also add a few small additional steps. Keep the cilantro fresh and green I gently cover the leaf with a bag. But it won't be completely closed. Leave a little room for ventilation. Let the air circulate to maintain hydration Now place the can in the refrigerator or a cool place. Whenever I need cilantro for cooking Just open the refrigerator. It is right there. Every time I see cilantro standing upright Leaves fresh green I feel really happy. If saved like this You can cut it directly whenever you need to. Then immediately use No additional preparation required Next, take the remaining cilantro Teach you another method I make cilantro powder using this method. For long-term use Now separate the leaves Because the leaf is the most fragrant But I won't throw away the essence of cilantro either. but keep it to make cilantro tea This tea smells very fragrant. It also tastes very mild. After completion I placed parchment paper in the air fryer. Then, spread a thin layer of cilantro like this. This step requires a bit of attention. The cilantro ultimately becomes uniformly dried. The color is also very beautiful. After handling it properly Set the temperature color tone to 90 degrees. Drying for 13 minutes Low temperature helps with slow drying. Maintain natural green color and fragrance After the time is up We turn on the air fryer. Gently stir once. At this point, it feels extremely light when picked up. The leaves are crisp. It crumbles with the slightest pressure. This state is excellent. Then put it into the grinder. Grind it to the texture I like. After completion Transfer it to a clean, dry jar. Seal the lid tightly. Like this No need to worry about rotting There's no need to worry about waste either. It is also very convenient to use. Just sprinkle a little on the egg salad or potatoes. This dish has become even more tempting. Then store the can in a dry and well-ventilated place. Make your own cilantro powder It makes me feel at ease. It is clean and fragrant. And it contains no preservatives. Cilantro powder is very convenient. Especially when I need to cook quickly Thus, there are these four methods. Whenever cilantro is cheap I only need to prepare once. It can last for a very long time. For my convenience of long-term storage Still fresh and used right away I will choose the appropriate method. Cilantro is not prone to spoilage. I always keep cilantro in my kitchen. I will never feel sad about throwing away cilantro again. Among the four methods I shared Which one best fits your daily cooking habits? Or do you have any other methods for storing cilantro? I really hope to see everyone's suggestions in the comments section. Thank you very much for watching See you next time. Bye-bye