Coriander as one of the commonly used seasonings in daily life, just like durian and stinky tofu, people are naturally divided into two factions, some people are keen on hobbies, and some people stay away from it. For those who love coriander, they are not only suitable for pairing with coleslaw, even if added directly to hot soups, they can bring a particularly complex aroma and make the dish more mouth-watering. Its special taste, texture and aroma are deeply loved.
However, storing newly bought coriander for too long will cause the coriander to turn yellow, soft, and taste, which seriously affects the taste of the food. In the past, bags were placed in the refrigerator with bags, and then dried up or deteriorated, resulting in serious waste. And don't want to go to the supermarket every day to buy, so how should you store coriander? Can we put coriander directly in the freezer?
If stored incorrectly, its leaves may turn yellow quickly, which will have a serious impact on its appearance and mouthfeel, as well as taste. Don't put coriander directly in the refrigerator if you can't eat it all at once, today I will teach you a few ways to keep it fresh and green and not become flavorful.
First wash the treatment.
Before preparing to store coriander, it should be thoroughly cleaned, especially the roots of coriander, the soil needs to be completely washed, the stems and leaves need to be washed several times, and those leaves that have turned yellow or rotten should be removed, leaving only the freshest part. But remember not to remove the root of the coriander and store it well, as it is rich in nutrients and water to provide the nutrients needed to provide the coriander leaves.
Secondly, after washing the coriander, put it in the basin again, add an appropriate amount of water, a small spoonful of salt, then stir evenly and soak for 10 minutes. Remove pesticide residues or eggs that may be present, making them cleaner more thoroughly and safer to eat.
1. Cryopreservation
Soak the cilantro in water, remove and spread out on a chopping board to remove excess water. This allows the water in its leaves and stems to evaporate quickly. One thing to pay attention to is to make sure that the moisture on the surface of the coriander is completely dry. After this step, wrap the drained coriander in plastic wrap or a clean plastic bag, taking care not to have leaves exposed outside the package. Then, simply put it in the freezer compartment of the refrigerator for preservation.
For more convenience, we can dry the coriander and chop it into small pieces, and the length is adjusted according to personal taste. After chopping, let it dry for a while, because the cut area of the coriander will spill water and need to be allowed to evaporate completely. Then put the processed coriander into a crisper box or bag, seal it tightly and put it in the refrigerator for freeze storage.
2. Dry and preserve
Since coriander is not resistant to storage, we can use this feature to cut off the rotten leaves and roots of fresh coriander, wash and drain, quickly pass water for 10 seconds, then sprinkle a spoonful of salt for sterilization, and then hang it in the sun to dry. After all drying, the cilantro can be stuffed directly into a sterile, waterless sealed jar for storage.
When you want to use it, just take out a little soaking water to recover, and then chop it into the pot, its aroma is still mellow, the taste is more unique, the taste is definitely upgraded, it is worth trying.
3. Keep in plastic bags
Take the purchased cilantro home and remove the old leaves without washing. Find some discarded newspaper, place cilantro on it, wrap it in newsprint, and expose only the roots. Next, put the wrapped cilantro into the refrigerator fresh-keeping layer for storage, which keeps the coriander fresh for about half a month.
Tips:
1. When buying coriander, try to choose a more tender one, because its aroma is stronger and the taste is better. How to identify it? Choose small leaves, thin stems, light green color, such are already slightly older.
2. The roots of coriander are rich in nutrients and the aroma is more intense, so do not throw it away when cleaning coriander, just wash it, store it with coriander, and enjoy it at any time.
3. Coriander should not be stored directly in the refrigerator, it should be cleaned and completely dried before preservation. This prevents water droplets on the coriander from frosting during the freezing process, causing damage to the coriander.