How to Keep Cilantro Fresh Because of the world pandemic, I went back to an old technique and what I discovered was mind-blowing!
How to keep cilantro fresh longer?
Dry the herb completely before storing it away. I recommend laying them on a towel and then rolling the towel like a pinwheel. The extra layer of moisture-capturing cotton will help keep the cilantro fresh for a lot longer. Keeping cilantro fresh has never been easier with the use of these cotton towels and my rolling technique. Read my Step by Step instructions on my fail-proof method of keeping cilantro fresh for weeks at a time.
How this method came about
I decided to pull out my cotton kitchen towels and stored cilantro wrapped in them for about 10 days. During these days, I checked on my cilantro and removed a few yellow/brown pieces that might be the bad “leaf” in the bunch. Honestly, there were a few to none. Regardless, I wouldn’t want those suckers ruining the others. Afterward I rolled it back into a nice burrito, placed it in a plastic bag, sealed it shut, and placed the herb back in the fridge. THEN… I forgot about it for a week. Literally, I forgot about that entire bag of cilantro. After a week went by, I opened the bag and unfolded the towel. The result was shocking! This is why I am here sharing the results with you.
My previous trial and errors have been:
Not going to lie, I didn’t make it a priority to learn how to keep my cilantro fresh for longer than a week, until this pandemic hit! I am very thankful for companies like Farm Fresh To You which are able to deliver fresh groceries. Even then, keeping cilantro fresh became a priority.
Step-by-Step Instructions
What’s my big tip to keep cilantro fresh?
Don’t wash it! Not. Joking. I think over the years we became accustomed to washing all of our herbs and veggies as soon as we get them, but this one tip is saving my herbs! To give me more of a peace of mind- I thought about what I do to onions, potatoes, garlic, etc after purchasing and bringing them home. I don’t wash it until I use it… That gave me a better sense of calm to adjust to this new habit and quite frankly I am happy to say that my produce is lasting longer.
What towel do I recommend?
These thin cotton towels are a big savior when it comes to wrapping the herb. They are very useful for everyday tasks and kitchen hacks. Plus, they wash well and store in a compact space. Your mind will be blown, hands down! Click below to purchase or see if you have something similar hanging out in your home already :).
Other ways to use these cotton towels
everyday dusting and cleaningreusable paper towels!keep herbs such as parsley and dill freshdish towelcheese cloth for paneer, seekan, labneh, etcrags
Recipes that use cilantro
Jeera ChickenCilantro SauceCilantro Chicken Wings
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