How to Keep Cilantro Fresh Longer

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How to Keep Cilantro Fresh Longer

ND Gupta

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Step 1 of 6

Cut the bunch of cilentro from the bottom. I would cut it where they tie the bundle

Step 2 of 6

Cut cilantro. Also pick if there are some leaves in the lower cut part

Step 3 of 6

Wash the leaves

Step 4 of 6

Place them on the paper towel and let it dry. Typically 1-2 hours, till all the water evaporates. Make sure the leaves are all dry!

Step 5 of 6

Wrap the dried cilantro in the paper towel and pack it in a air-tight container

Step 6 of 6

Keep refrigerated and take out some out when you need. If you see any black leaves in a week or so, remove them. You can also use this for spinach. Keeps cilantro fresh for atleast 10-12 days!

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Cilantro

Paper towel

Air tight container

Yea i guess so.. I use it for mint, spinach too!

ND Gupta (author) 7 months ago

This is a very useful tip. This should work with any other type of herbs? Like basil?

Oh Snap Snap 8 months ago

Great advice! I love the pictures too, it really helps explain the process. I found a few more Cilantro-saving tips here: http://www.cilantrocooks.com/blogs/several-ways-to-keep-cilantro-fresh-and-crisp

Tim Cilanto 8 months ago

I wash it and just wrap it in aluminum foil. Lasts 2 weeks easy.

Michael Bratman 9 months ago

I love cilantro tho it wilts so fast! Great tip thanks!!

Daniella Sforza 9 months ago

@Maureen - It works for me!

ND Gupta (author) 9 months ago

I guess letting all the evaporate and air tight jar are two tricks. Also the lower part tends to stale first, so better remove it..

ND Gupta (author) 9 months ago

I tried that in the past & it didn't work.

Maureen Uebelhoer 9 months ago

Cool guide, thanks. I was given a similar tip which seems to work on the same principle. Put the bunch in a glass of water, cover with a small plastic bag (eg sandwich or freezer type), fix to glass with an elastic band, and put in the fridge.

Helen Rushton 9 months ago

Great... Mine always goes bad fast...trick is air thight

Sandra Sawyer 9 months ago

Thank you so much!!! I love using fresh cilantro but get so upset that it only lasts for a few days.

Maureen Uebelhoer 9 months ago