
Cilantro
Fresh herb with bright, citrusy flavor
Types of Cilantro
Substitutions
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Store stems in a glass of water in the fridge, covered loosely with a plastic bag. Can freeze chopped cilantro in ice cube trays with water or oil. Wilts quickly at room temperature.
Nutrition
Rich in vitamin K and vitamin A; contains antioxidants
Cooking Tips
Wash cilantro just before using to prevent premature wilting
Add cilantro at the end of cooking or as a fresh garnish to preserve its delicate flavor
Use both the leaves and tender upper stems for maximum flavor
If you're part of the 10-14% who taste cilantro as soapy, this is genetic and not fixable
Pairs With
Lime and citrus
Cumin and coriander seed
Garlic and ginger
Chilies and hot peppers
Avocado
Tomatoes
Coconut milk
Fish and seafood
Common Mistakes
Cooking cilantro too long, which destroys its fresh flavor
Throwing away the stems, which have just as much flavor as the leaves
Storing wet cilantro, which causes faster decay
Confusing cilantro with parsley; cilantro has rounder, more delicate leaves
Aliases
- Cilantro Leavesalternate
/cilantro-leaves - Cilantro Leaves and Stemsalternate
/cilantro-leaves-and-stems - Cilantro Sprigsalternate
/cilantro-sprigs - Cilantrosplural
/cilantros - Coriandermerged
/coriander - Dried Cilantroalternate
/dried-cilantro - Fresh Cilantroalternate
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