Cilantro/Chinese Parsley/Coriander

Cilantro, also referred to as coriander or Chinese parsley. They are great when they are served fresh as a garnish, pretty, crunchy and fragrant. However, once cooked, their flavor and texture are not the same.

I haven't met many people who do not like cilantro. Have you?

Cilantro have been a stable in my parents garden, ever since they have a garden. They are great as ground cover plants when they are nice and green. If you just leave the cilantro plants grow, eventually they will have pretty white and pink flowers.They look like baby's breath when put in a bouquet.

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HOW TO PICK FRESH CILANTRO IN THE STORE

LOOK FOR THESE: 

• Look fresh and green throughout

AVOID THESE: 

• Look wilting, or turning yellow
  
• With reddish stems (It is a sign that the cilantro plants are getting too mature. They can be pretty stringy.) 
  
  

HOW TO STORE FRESH CILANTRO

IN THE FRIDGE: You can keep fresh cilantro in the crisp draw for a week. However, with a little extra work, they can stay fresh for another extra week:

1. Remember, ONLY wash the cilantro before eating them, NOT before storing.
2. Remove the rubber band that tie the cilantro together
3. Hold the bunch of cilantro together by the stems and shake to loose leaves out
4. Remove all the yellowing, wilting stems and leaves
5. Put the cilantro in a seal container prior to putting them in the fridge (The container will help the cilantro to stay fresh and moist for longer.)