Cutting cilantro is really easy and will have your dishes tasting fresh and delicious. In three steps you will learn how to cut cilantro!
Cut off the large woody stems, right after where the leaves start to grow, and discard. Chop cilantro. Cut the cilantro from one end of the bunch to other using a rocking motion with a knife.
How to store cut cilantro?
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
How to cut cilantro?
- Rinse and pat dry your cilantro.
- At this time, I like to quickly look through the bunch removing any leaves and stems that have gone bad- sometimes there are none and sometimes there are a few. They will be brown or black in color.
- Cut off the long stems.
- The stems are the parts that don’t have any leaves coming off of them. They are thicker and are typically ⅔rds of the bunch.
- Chop cilantro to desired consistency.
- Start at the top of the cilantro bunch and with a rocking motion (see video), chop the cilantro from top to bottom, then from side to side. Repeat until chopped to your desired consistency.
Best tool for chopping cilantro is a sharp knife. I prefer a chef’s knife because its length and width allow for easy gripping and cutting.
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FAQ
Do you remove the stems from cilantro when making salsa?
Do chefs use cilantro stems?
Should you throw away cilantro stems?
Should you cut off cilantro stems before chopping?
You will get rid of the bulk of the stems when you cut them off before chopping the leaves. However, there will still be the softer top of the stems. New growth stems that the leaves are attached to chop easily and aren’t noticeable when you eat the cilantro.
What are the benefits of cilantro?
Cilantro also known as coriander is an annual herb in the family Apiaceae. All parts of the plant are edible including the fresh leaves and the dried seeds which can be used in cooking. The herb contains antioxidants which have been researched to provide health benefits in the form of reducing the risk of heart disease, diabetes, inflammation caused by obesity, seizure severity, raising energy levels, healthy hair, and skin.
How do you cut off a cilantro plant?
Cut off the long stems. The stems are the parts that don’t have any leaves coming off of them. They are thicker and are typically ⅔rds of the bunch. Chop the stems off at the base of the leaves. Chop cilantro to desired consistency.
How do you cut a cilantro bundle?
Place the cilantro on the cutting board and with a sharp knife, cut the long stems. These stems are located near the bottom of the cilantro bundle. You can place a moist washcloth underneath the cutting board to help provide traction so the cutting board does not slide around when you are chopping the cilantro bundle.