How to Store Cilantro?

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Learn how to store cilantro (a.k.a coriander leaves) fresh for longer in the fridge with simple tips and tricks.

Course Pantry Essentials

Cuisine Indian, Mexican

Keyword cilantro, coriander leaves, how to cut cilantro, how to store cilantro

Diet Vegan

Method No-Cook

Calories

Author Bhavana Patil

Remove the rubber band or twist tie from the coriander bunch and place them in a big bowl of cold water. Swirl the cilantro with your hands in the water to remove the dirt or debris. The soil will land at the bowl's base. You should repeat this procedure a few times to get all the grit out.
Shake off any excess water using a colander or your hand, and spread it on a clean towel or paper towel to dry before storing it.

Trim off the Stems
Cut the stems from your cilantro and remove the leaves from the stalks before preparing them. Use a knife to cut the thick stems near the bottom.
The tender stems can be added to soups, chutney's and used to prepare vegetable broth. If not used right away, just make sure to store them in the fridge in an airtight container or ziplock that has been lined with paper towels.
Chop Cilantro
Hold the leaves tightly with one hand and use a sharp knife, to chop the cilantro leaves in a rocking motion. You can roughly chop or finely chop as per your preference before storing them.

If you don't have time to wash your herbs right away after buying them, you can store them for later usage.
Place your unwashed cilantro bunch on a paper towel. Roll the bunch from one end to the other, covering it completely. Store them in an airtight glass container or plastic storage bag in the refrigerator for up to one week. Before usage, make sure to wash.

This is the way I like to keep cilantro leaves in the refrigerator. Almost every recipe I make during the week includes cilantro.
Spread the washed and air-dried cilantro onto a layer or two of paper towels. Gently fold it twice to wrap the cilantro. Keep the wrapped cilantro in an airtight container, and place it in the refrigerator. This method will ensure cilantro stays as fresh as possible for up to 3 weeks.
For best results, Ensure to change the paper towel after one week and remove any brown or yellow leaves as well.

Place the roughly chopped cilantro leaves loosely in a layer or two in an airtight container lined with paper towels. Be sure to remove any brown or yellow leaves that you see on a weekly basis.
This method of storage will ensure that your cilantro stays as fresh as possible for up to 2 weeks.

This approach is frequently used to keep cilantro fresher for longer. Add a few inches of water to a glass or mason jar. The cilantro bunch should be added with the stems submerged.
Please Note: It's not necessary for the stems to be totally submerged in water.
Wrap the leaves in a plastic bag and seal them with a knot. Replace the water if it becomes hazy every few days. Using this procedure, cilantro stays fresh for roughly two weeks. Before eating, make sure you wash your cilantro thoroughly.