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Drying cilantro

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Grader07
Grader07 Posts: 264
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Since cilantro doesnt last more than about a week in the fridge after buying I was just curious to know if drying the extra that doesnt get used for salsa at that time would have same taste if trying to use later salsa? Anyone have experience with drying and reusing?  Does it have the same taste as fresh?
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  • Battleborn
    Battleborn Posts: 3,355
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    I have never really thought about drying it. It is so cheap at the store that I just end up getting it when I need it.
    Las Vegas, NV


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  • lkapigian
    lkapigian Posts: 10,756
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    I’ll dehydrate herbs , do it at a lower temp, no more than 115....if you plan on doing this , buy way more than you think IE a half bunch of leftover Cilantro dehydrated does not yield much.....I grind stems and all and use as a powder 
    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
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  • 55Kevy
    55Kevy Posts: 234
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    If you can find cilantro with roots still intact get it.  The roots have more of the cilantro flavor.  I use roots, stems, leaves - everything.

    Kevin

    Beautiful Santa Ynez Valley, CA
    XL BGE, Woo2, AR


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  • Canugghead
    Canugghead Posts: 11,512
    edited July 2020
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    Assuming it's in good shape when fresh, you can wash and wrap in paper towel, for us it lasts more than a week, or you can freeze.  IMO dehydration alters the flavour and texture, not ideal for salsa or sauces.
    canuckland
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  • lkapigian
    lkapigian Posts: 10,756
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    Canugghead said:
    Assuming it's in good shape when fresh, you can wash and wrap in paper towel, for us it lasts more than a week, or you can freeze.  IMO dehydration alters the flavour and texture, not ideal for salsa or sauces.
    True, not ideal for salsa and it does change the flavor ..I use dried herbs in my sasusages and salamis 
    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
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  • Canugghead
    Canugghead Posts: 11,512
    edited July 2020
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    I roast coriander seeds, then grind for sausages, or crack for Montreal Smoked Meat.

    edit: I meant Indian/masala sausages.
    canuckland
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 32,740
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    you can make pesto with the cilantro and compound butters with it, both freeze well. freezing just the leaves im thinking might turn it black like basil does
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • fishlessman
    fishlessman Posts: 32,740
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    you can also make a big batch of guacamole with the leftover and freeze it, add tomatoes if you want them fresh after it thaws out. dont add tomatoes before freezing.
    fukahwee maine

    you can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it
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  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 15,466
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    So, does dried cilantro taste like powdered soap to 5% of the population?   =)
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  • KiterTodd
    KiterTodd Posts: 2,466
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    I've seen folks blending up herbs with some liquid (?) and them dumping the in ice cube trays to freeze.  Once frozen pop all the cubes into a zip lock bag and just grab one when you need "fresh" herbs for a recipe. 
    I suspect Mr. Google has information on it.
    LBGE/Maryland
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