Keeping Cilantro (Coriander) Fresh

RE: Keeping Cilantro (Coriander) Fresh Post By Lex (Guest Post) (02/27/2006) If only using for cooking or salsa, I freeze individual portions wrapped in papertowel and plastic wrap. It goes dark green but tastes the same and is easy to cut up or blend while partially frozen. RE: Keeping Cilantro (Coriander) Fresh Post By pippiherrlein (Guest Post) (12/06/2005) Overall, the key for produce of any type to keep well is to treat it gently - no bruising. Yes, the papertowel wrapped around the cilantro or other green produce works well. Greens that are washed and then either gently patted with a clean towel or in a salad spinner, or whatever, to remove excess moisture then wrap in a paper towel then placed in a regular plastic grocery bag keep well. Another option is to take fresh cilantro (or parsley) and trim the bottom a quarter inch or so to expose fresh stem bottoms, then to put this in a glass of water, but do not allow leaves to dip into water, just stems. When I harvest it I cut it close to the ground to have the longest stems to put in the glass and trim a bit as stated. Cool fresh water. Clean glass. I just set this on the kitchen counter to use as needed. I do check it daily for any wilting and to trim the stems again every day or every other day, and change the water. This helps the cilantro to continue to "drink". It keeps pretty well, and is readily available. Either option works well, it does keep better in the refrig, but it fares quite well kept in a glass as described. RE: Keeping Cilantro (Coriander) Fresh Post By Doris (Guest Post) (09/24/2005) If you have a Tupperware Fridgesmart container it will keep it fresh for about 10-12 days....It really works!!!!! e- RE: Keeping Cilantro (Coriander) Fresh Post By Sarah (Guest Post) (09/23/2005) I cheat. I buy a freezable tube of cilantro paste by Gourmet Garden. It should be available in the produce section of your local market. It lasts 3 months in freezer and tastes great in salsas and other dishes. It's more expensive than a bunch of fresh cilantro, but because I use it all up (and waste 3/4 of the fresh stuff), I feel like I'm saving $ by using it. Archived Request: Keeping Cilantro (Coriander) Fresh Post by ThriftyFun (4042) | (09/22/2005) Profile | Blog! | Contact How does one keep purchased fresh cilantro (coriander) with roots on stay fresh AND for as long as possible? -YT in London RE: Keeping Cilantro (Coriander) Fresh Post By Marilyn (Guest Post) (02/27/2005) I place cilantro in a glass of water. Place a plastic bag over the top and fold under the glass or hold it on with a large rubber band. This will keep for quite a while in the refrigerator and stays fresh. I also do this with fresh parsley. Marilyn My Website: http://marilynart.hostingisfree.com/ Ebay: http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/marilynart/ Perhaps they are not stars in the sky...but rather openings where our loved ones shine down to let us know they are happy... RE: Keeping Cilantro (Coriander) Fresh Post By Sandra (Guest Post) (02/27/2005) I placed the unwashed cilantro in a glass of water, covered with a plastic bag and keep refrigerated. The water is changed daily. RE: Keeping Cilantro (Coriander) Fresh Post By jeanie (Guest Post) (02/27/2005) the best trick i have found is to simply wrap in a paper towel. it will keep it fresher longer