Source: Four Seasons Food
The smell of coriander is very special, and friends who like it think that coriander is very fragrant and makes people want to stop; Friends who don't like it, think coriander stinks and avoid it, but in general, coriander is definitely a good thing to add flavor to food, and every household will buy it.
The coriander that I just bought back, are very fresh, but after buying back, it often can't be put away for 2 days, it is particularly easy to break, buy it little by little every time, it is particularly troublesome, and it will be shouted by the vendors.
Today I will solve this headache problem for you, share tips for saving coriander, and when you see that coriander is good and cheap in the future, you can buy more and save it back, and take it at any time when you eat, it is very convenient, look down.
Tip 1
Cut off the coriander stems and leaves first, keeping the rhizome intact and the small shoots in the middle.
What we usually eat is mainly the stems and leaves of coriander, so we can keep the roots and let it grow again.
Find a few plastic bottles, if it's a beverage bottle, wash it thoroughly before using it.
First, cut the plastic bottle from the position close to the mouth of the bottle and divide the plastic bottle in half.
Then add a small half scoop of sugar to the bottle.
Thread the roots of the coriander through the mouth of the bottle and gently pull and arrange them so that the roots of the coriander are fully exposed.
Then turn the bottle mouth upside down and put it into the base of the bottle.
Then pour in water, the amount of water can not exceed the coriander root, not too full.
It is best to use filtered water for clean water, do not use tap water directly, even if you want to use tap water, please let the tap water stand for more than 2 hours before use.
Then put the plastic bottle on the balcony or other well-lit place, the coriander will be able to grow strongly, and in a few days, the fresh stems and leaves will grow again, and it will be harvested in about half a month.
Adding some white sugar to the water is conducive to plant rooting, and white sugar also has a certain effect on improving water quality, if you want coriander to grow better and faster, you can also add a little potassium dihydrogen phosphate, which can be bought online.
Here is a reminder that the water in the plastic bottle should be changed every two or three days to ensure that the water is clean and prevent the coriander roots from rotting.
In addition, because coriander has a unique smell and can be used to repel insects, the probability of being infected with pests and diseases is very low, and cultivating coriander at home can also play a role in repelling mosquitoes, which is really a double win.
After the coriander grows again, when needed, you can pinch a few sticks at a time, so that there will be a steady supply of coriander, and chives can also be cultivated at home using this method.
Tip 2
Now let's share the second way to preserve coriander. Wash the stemmed coriander, change the water, add a little baking soda to it, and let the coriander soak for 10 minutes.
In order to make the green leafy vegetables look better, some vegetable sellers will spray Bordeaux liquid on their surface, and excessive intake of this substance will cause diarrhea, vomiting and other poisoning symptoms, so it is recommended to use this method to soak the green leafy vegetables bought.
Bordeaux liquid is an inorganic copper fungicide used to prevent rotting of vegetable leaves. I don't know if you've noticed, but some leafy greens will have blue things on the surface, which is the result of spraying too much Bordeaux liquid.
After 10 minutes, change the water to clean the coriander, and then drain the surface moisture, if you are in a hurry, you can use kitchen paper to quickly absorb the moisture on the surface.
Before preserving coriander, it is important not to have too much moisture on the leaves.
Next, divide the coriander into small portions according to the amount of each use, wrap them in plastic wrap, and be careful to wrap them tightly.
Don't wrap too hard, so as not to damage the coriander leaves, if they are rotten, it is easy to spoil, try to choose a larger plastic wrap or plastic bag, do not let the coriander leaves be obviously folded, otherwise it will affect the preservation time. Once wrapped, put it in the refrigerator and you're good to go.
If you preserve the coriander leaves in this way, they will be very fresh even if they are stored for 2 months.
Tip 3
Next, I will introduce a more practical method to keep the cilantro fresh for a long time, no matter how long it is left to be fresh and tender.
As before, wash the coriander, drain the surface of the leaves well, and then cut it into small pieces.
Next, prepare a few sealed jars. If you don't have a sealed can, you can use a plastic bag.
Be careful not to have oil or raw water in sealed cans or plastic bags, and make sure the containers used are dry.
Then put the coriander in a container. Don't be greedy and squeeze too hard when loading. It's okay to press it a little bit to keep the coriander in the container in a natural fluffy state.
It is then sealed.
It is better to use an airtight jar than to use a plastic bag, which will prevent the cilantro from being squeezed by other contents in the refrigerator.
Sealed coriander should be frozen in the freezer compartment of the refrigerator (not a freezer, make no mistake).
Compared with the previous method, this method of preserving coriander has more advantages, not only to ensure the freshness and aroma of coriander, but also to extend the shelf life, even if it is left for a whole year, it will not be bad.
Since the stored coriander is fluffy, it will not stick together, and it is very convenient to open the lid and pour it out when you use it.
It should be noted that there is no need to thaw when using these frozen corianders, otherwise the coriander will quickly become soft and discolored. Remember to take it as you go, and don't leave it at room temperature for a long time.
The above is to share with you today 3 kinds of tips for preserving coriander, in fact, the first is to achieve coriander at any time through the cultivation method, you can choose according to your own preferences, if you have a better way, welcome to leave me a message, if you think the article is helpful to you, please like it and forward it to the circle of friends, so that more people can see this article.