Q&A for How to Chop Cilantro

Cilantro is actually one of the few herbs where you can eat the entire thing. What you include in your food really depends on the recipe.

Cut it very fine; you can chop the stems, too.

When stored in a plastic, zippered bag, cilantro typically lasts 3 to 5 days. For more information on storage, check out How to Store Cilantro .

Cilantro is used in Mexican, Chinese, and Thai cooking to lend a citrus-y flavor. The leaves are either chopped up and added during the cooking process, or used as a garnish. It is especially popular in soups, curries, and sauces.

Just be sure to finely chop the cilantro and don't add too much.

Certainly! Rinse and dry whole sprigs of cilentro, then place them into small, plastic zippered bags. Alternatively, freeze them in ice cube trays with oil. For more detail, check out How to Freeze Cilantro .

A sprig is one stem of cilantro, with all of the leaves left on it.

Fresh pico de gallo in a sealed, airtight container will last for about a week in the fridge. If the container has been opened or is not airtight it will last for about three days.

Yes, as long as you enjoy the flavor of cilantro, it will make a lovely and tasty addition to any tripe dish.