Coriander is an herb that has been used for many years in the kitchen. For its delicious contribution and its freshness, in addition to its incredible benefits: it helps reduce anemia, menstrual pain and is very effective as a natural detoxifier. In addition, it has a large amount of nutrients (vitamins, minerals…). In short, it is a perfect ingredient that we can use in any of our dishes: rice dishes, soups, meats and even desserts.
However, as you probably already realized if you love cilantro as much as we do, this plant withers and loses its natural consistency quickly and with great ease. If you are careless and do not provide the care it needs, possibly when you go to use it, you will find a coriander that has gone bad in just a few days.
Tricks to keep coriander for a long time
With layers of paper
Wash the coriander well with cold water and take advantage of cutting the ends that you see dry or ugly. Next, dry the leaves very well. It’s important not to get any moisture on them, so take the time to make sure they’re perfectly dry.
Finally, choose an appropriate container for the size and place a piece of paper on its base. Put some coriander stems on top, and then put another layer of paper back on. Repeat the operation with all the layers of paper-cilantro that you want. You just have to remember that the last layer that remains on top must be made of paper.
In water
To put this tip into practice, you must wash the coriander and place it in a vase, covering the roots with water. In this way, and as if it were a flower, you will be able to extend its life for several days. Of course, it is very important that you change the water every day and store it in the fridge.
In aluminum foil
Keeping the cilantro in a cool place will help it not lose its color or its delicious flavor. One of the simplest tricks is to wrap it well in aluminum foil and store it in the fridge. You will see how it stays fresh and green this way!
In a plastic bag
Wash the coriander leaves well with cold water, taking care to remove all the earth that they may contain in their roots. When they are dry, put them in a plastic bag or cover (you can use the same ones that are used to freeze food) and put it in the fridge. With this trick, the cilantro will last you up to fifteen days!
With a kitchen towel
After having washed it and having shaken its leaves well, check that the coriander bunch does not have any ugly or dark parts. Dry it and wrap it in a cloth, making a roll from left to right or from right to left, so that the cilantro gets trapped in each of the turns you make with the cloth. This way you will be able to preserve the coriander for up to a week or even ten days.
In oil
Chop the coriander into small pieces, put them in a jar and add two teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil. With this trick you will be able to preserve the cilantro without it spoiling for up to practically a month! Incredible true? There is no excuse to add it to your dishes anymore!
In ice cube trays
Chop the coriander with a knife or cut it with sharp kitchen shears. Place a handful in each of the holes in an ice cube tray. Next, completely cover all the cilantro by pouring water into each space. Then freeze it until solid and thaw it when you want to use it, allowing the ice to melt. Once melted, drain the leaves and pat them dry with paper towels. You can do the same with freezer bags instead of ice cube trays.