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QuestionWhat part of cilantro are you supposed to eat?Randall (Randy) Chambers is a Personal Chef and the Owner of Luxury Meals From Home based in Arvada, Colorado. He has more than 16 years of commercial kitchen experience, five years of sous chef experience, and two years of experience as an executive chef. Chef Randy draws inspiration from his half Bolivian background and his forte is South American cuisine. He holds an Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts from The Art Institute.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.
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QuestionHow should I prepare for use in salsa or pico de gallo?Community AnswerCut it very fine; you can chop the stems, too.
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QuestionHow long does cilantro last in the refrigerator?Community AnswerWhen stored in a plastic, zippered bag, cilantro typically lasts 3 to 5 days. For more information on storage, check out How to Store Cilantro .
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QuestionHow is cilantro used in cooking?Community AnswerCilantro 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.
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QuestionI am making a turkey soup, will cilantro be too overbearing?Community AnswerJust be sure to finely chop the cilantro and don't add too much.
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QuestionCan you freeze fresh cilantro?Community AnswerCertainly! 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 .
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QuestionMy salsa recipe requires 4 sprigs of cilantro. Please explain to me just exactly is a sprig of cilantro.Community AnswerA sprig is one stem of cilantro, with all of the leaves left on it.
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QuestionHow long does freshly made pico de gallo last in the fridge?TorpiTop AnswererFresh 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.
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QuestionDoes it go well with tripe?Otterly BadgerificTop AnswererYes, as long as you enjoy the flavor of cilantro, it will make a lovely and tasty addition to any tripe dish.
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