I don’t know about you. In the summer, cilantro is a “go-to” herb. I love the flavor it adds to fresh summer salads and dips. But, I get so upset when I reach into the fridge to find soggy, rotting cilantro. Ugh! This time, I wanted a plan of action. Here’s what I found out on How to Store Cilantro to Make it Stay Fresh Longer.
How to Store Fresh Cilantro
Here’s what you’ll need to keep your cilantro fresh longer…
- Scissors
- Small cup
- Water
- Plastic bag
Instructions:
- cut the stems in a straight cut
- fill a small cup halfway with fresh water
- place cilantro stems into the water
- put the cup of cilantro on a shelf in your refrigerator
- cover it with a plastic bag – I like to use the bag from the produce section of the market
Tips and tricks for keeping cilantro fresh longer…
- Your cilantro should stay fresh for weeks when stored in the way I showed you
- after a couple of weeks, you can cut the stems again to add more life to the plants
- periodically change the water out with fresh water
- when cilantro becomes mush, turns black and is soggy – it is going bad
