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Drying cilantro
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Grader07
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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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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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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 powderVisalia, Ca @lkapigian
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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
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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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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.Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
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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 -
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 maineyou can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it -
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 maineyou can lead a fish to water but you can not make him drink it -
So, does dried cilantro taste like powdered soap to 5% of the population?_____________
Remember when teachers used to say 'You won't have a calculator everywhere you go'? Well, we showed them.
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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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