[header] How to freeze cilantro [title] Choose fresh cilantro. [step] Cilantro will wilt a little when you freeze it, so it is important to buy cilantro that is fresh. Look for crisp, bright green leaves.
[header] How to freeze cilantro [title] Choose fresh cilantro. [step] Cilantro will wilt a little when you freeze it, so it is important to buy cilantro that is fresh. Look for crisp, bright green leaves.
They will also be a little spongy, so pick them up from a farmer's market with a knife. [substeps] There are a wide variety of fresh cilantro available for purchase online. Total crisp cilantro should be one to two inches thick. [substeps] The bulbs that produce the cilantro can be purchased from any grocery store. The waxy leaves are a great thing to buy because they can give off a green flavor. Be sure to remove the leaves before freezing as they can have an unpleasant odor. Avoid anything that looks wilted, crushed, or yellowed. [title] Rinse the cilantro in a bowl of water.