How to store cilantro?

Save coriander leaves

This aromatic herb full of flavor is widely used in cooking to flavor meals with its spicy and fresh flavor. However, cilantro leaves will quickly turn yellow if you don't store them well. Like parsley , basil , and other herbs, you can store cilantro in a number of ways to keep it flavorful.

2 methods for storing cilantro in the refrigerator:

Store coriander leaves in the fridge, it's quick and easy. You will thus have the fresh leaves available at all times. This method is adequate if you want to store your cilantro for 1-2 weeks.

1- Moisten a paper towel and roll up your coriander bouquet with it, then place in the refrigerator for a maximum of 1 week .

2- Cut the end of the stems using scissors, then put them in a glass of water or a jar. Take freezer bags, then cover the bunch of coriander with a bag. Tie it to the glass with a rubber band. You can then put the container in the refrigerator: in the bin or on the door. Do not leave for more than 12 days .

4 methods to store coriander in the freezer:

Freezing is particularly suitable for storing cilantro. Indeed, this aromatic herb can thus be stored for a long time while retaining all its flavor. In the same way, you can freeze basil, chives , dill and parsley very well.

1) In a freezer bag

1. Choose fresh stems with very green leaves
2. Wash and drain the coriander stems
3. Remove damaged leaves
4. Drizzle with olive oil
5. Put the cilantro stems in the freezer bag
6. Remove as much air as possible, being careful not to damage the leaves
7. Tie the bag to close it
8. Place the bag, or bags, in the freezer so that the leaves lie flat

2) Freeze with oil

1. Cut the coriander leaves
2. Put them in a blender and mix lightly
3. Add olive oil
4. Blend for a few seconds
5. Put everything in an ice cube tray that you will place in the freezer

3) Freeze with butter

1. Cut the coriander leaves
2. Mix them with pieces of butter
3. Put everything in aluminum that you will place in the refrigerator
4. Once the mixture is hard, you can freeze it

4) Freeze cilantro in ice cubes for two months

1. Chop the coriander leaves
2. Put them in an ice cube tray, filling a quarter of each hole
3. Fill the holes with water
4. Put everything in the freezer

Drying coriander for a storage of one year

Drying cilantro is an easy way to store it, but it will lose some of its flavor. Other aromatic herbs are more conducive to drying. This is particularly the case with rosemary, thyme, bay leaf and oregano. Above all, do not keep coriander, in leaves or in seeds, as well as your other aromatic herbs, in a plastic bag because it would then be exposed to humidity.

Drying in the open air

1. Wash your coriander leaves
2. Tie them with a string
3. Let them dry on a cloth
4. Place them in a dark and airy place
5. Once the leaves are dry you can place them in a glass jar and keep them for a year.

Oven drying

1. Spread the cilantro stalks on a baking sheet
2. Bake at low temperature for 20 to 30 minutes
3. When the leaves are dry, you can place them in a glass jar

You will have to watch the cooking carefully and be careful that the leaves do not burn.

Storage of coriander seeds:

Coriander seeds can be used for the next sowing but also to spice up your meals: salad, curry, vegetables...

• Drying coriander seeds

• Dry the seeds in a dark and airy place

• Place the dried seeds in a glass jar