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Cilantro Preservation

Learn various methods to effectively preserve cilantro, ensuring its freshness and vibrancy for weeks.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8 methods
Course: Cooking Tips, Preservation
Cuisine: General, Various

Ingredients
  

Cleaning Solution
  • 1 liter water
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 80-90 ml dried, crushed eggshells
  • ⅓ cup vinegar
Storage Methods
  • 5 cm water in a jar For water storage method.
  • ½ teaspoon sugar For sugar water solution.
  • 2-3 slices onion For onion preservation method.
  • 1 teaspoon lime powder or baking soda For moisture absorber method.

Method
 

Preparation and Cleaning
  1. In a large bowl, mix the water, salt, and baking soda to create a cleaning solution.
  2. Remove any yellow or damaged leaves from the cilantro.
  3. Soak the cilantro in the cleaning solution for about 10 minutes.
  4. Rinse the cilantro thoroughly with clean water 2-3 times and pat dry with paper towels.
Preservation Methods
  1. For water storage, fill a glass jar with about 5 cm of water, place the cleaned cilantro stems in, cover loosely with a plastic bag, and store in the refrigerator, changing the water every 3-4 days.
  2. For sugar water solution, mix ½ teaspoon of sugar with 200 ml of water and place the cilantro roots in the solution before storing in the refrigerator.
  3. For paper towel wrap, place the dry cilantro on a paper towel, roll it gently, and store in a partially open plastic bag in the fridge.
  4. For moisture absorber method, put 1 teaspoon of lime powder or baking soda in one corner of your storage container, cover with a paper towel, and add in cleaned and dried cilantro.
  5. For onion preservation, place 2-3 thin slices of onion in the cilantro container and replace them every 3-4 days.
  6. For pre-chopped zip bags, chop cilantro, portion into zip bags, remove air, and seal tightly.
  7. For glass jar storage, chop cilantro, place in a glass jar, and tightly seal for refrigeration.
  8. For regrowing roots, save cilantro roots in plastic bottles filled with water and add calcium extract.

Notes

If cilantro is wilted, soak it in ice water for 5 minutes to revive the leaves. Always wash cilantro thoroughly before storing.