What to make with extra Cilantro?

[Nathan]

I got some Cilantro for my salsa, the market had 2 bunches for a dollar. They are giant bunches, I only used one. I don't want the other big cilantro bunch to go to waste, what would be a simple quick & easy recipe that would include cilantro?

 

[Alligatorob]

I like it on salad, or with lettuce on a sandwich or burger.

 

[hearlady]

You can clean it out like flower bouquet then put it in a glass of filtered water. Cover with a loose plastic bag like from the grocery store. It will last at least a couple weeks like that.

 

[ManjaroKDE]

Since I dislike the bitter taste the only thing I can think to do with it would be to springle it in the garbage can in the bottom of the liner bag.

 

[Kika]

several methods. select the one that works for you.
How to Preserve Cilantro: Can You Freeze Cilantro? Tips & Techniques - The Kitchen Community

 

[RadishRose]

I got some Cilantro for my salsa, the market had 2 bunches for a dollar. They are giant bunches, I only used one. I don't want the other big cilantro bunch to go to waste, what would be a simple quick & easy recipe that would include cilantro?

Add to salads, sprinkle over anything really. Add to sour cream and onion dip, any dish Mexican or Indian. Sometimes I put it in potato salad. Add to guacamole. With lime juice, it's good on rice.

I love cilantro. (coriander)

 

[Della]

My son loves this herb. I add it to mashed avocado and onion if I have it around and call it guacamole. On salad, on beans, on hummus. Your salsa sounds good.

{What RadishRose said!}

 

[Nathan]

Add to salads, sprinkle over anything really. Add to sour cream...

OK, I have everything I need to make my Cilantro-Garlic-Lime dressing! I originally started making it for spicy shrimp tacos, but also use it for either dip or a salad dressing.

Guacamole.

Guacamole! I happen to have a couple avocados that are ready and ripe!

Thanks @RadishRose and @Della, now I gotta get busy in the kitchen.

 

[BC Flash]

Try putting stems of cilantro in a jar of water. (change water every few days.) Often the cilantro will root - resulting in fresh cilantro from your "indoor" garden!!

 

[Murrmurr]

If you still have some left, maybe there's a way to grow more from it. Check online - How to grow cilantro from the plant

edit - or see BC Flash's comment above

 

[RadishRose]

OK, I have everything I need to make my Cilantro-Garlic-Lime dressing! I originally started making it for spicy shrimp tacos, but also use it for either dip or a salad dressing.

Guacamole! I happen to have a couple avocados that are ready and ripe!

Thanks @RadishRose and @Della, now I gotta get busy in the kitchen.

Remember, the stems have as much or more flavor than the leaves, so mince them too.

Spicy shrimp tacos sounds good right now!

 

[debodun]

I put it in tabouli salad in place of parsley, but then you'd have to go and get the ingredients for tabouli.

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/214609/cilantro-tabouli/

 

[PamfromTx]

Put it in the garbage disposal.

 

[hollydolly]

I got some Cilantro for my salsa, the market had 2 bunches for a dollar. They are giant bunches, I only used one. I don't want the other big cilantro bunch to go to waste, what would be a simple quick & easy recipe that would include cilantro?

Here, Cilantro...is called Coriander.. I use it in many things. Tonight I made chicken curry and of course I add Coriander to that...

 

[Gaer]

Mix it with your ground round and onion for GREAT tacos!
It gives that special taste!
Add to your guacamole.
Sprinkle some in your enchiladas
Add to goulash for a Mexican flavor.
Cilantro is one of my favorite herbs!

 

[ManjaroKDE]

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[MountainRa]

You can clean it out like flower bouquet then put it in a glass of filtered water. Cover with a loose plastic bag like from the grocery store. It will last at least a couple weeks like that.

This method works great.

 

[Leann]

I am one of those people with the genetic variation that tastes soap when I have cilantro. I agree with @PamfromTx

https://www.britannica.com/story/why-does-cilantro-taste-like-soap-to-some-people

 

[BC Flash]

Pam: Does cilantro have a "soapy" taste? Here is an article about Cilantro/soap taste:

If Cilantro Tastes Like Soap To You, You Could Be Making BANK (foodbeast.com)

 

[RadishRose]

This is what I always thought was funny:

Cilantro does taste somewhat "soapy" to me, but not entirely. I love the taste and get no bitterness at all from it.

 

[Nathan]

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[Nathan]

Try putting stems of cilantro in a jar of water. (change water every few days.) Often the cilantro will root - resulting in fresh cilantro from your "indoor" garden!!

I've put cilantro in a water jar to help keep it fresh, I will try to root some ifor my indoor garden.

 

[Myquest55]

Use some of it in enchiladas or make chili verde! I've used "boneless, country style pork ribs" cut up into small pieces and I put all the ingredients in the slow cooker. We LOVE cilantro!

 

[Nathan]

Cilantro does taste somewhat "soapy" to me, but not entirely. I love the taste and get no bitterness at all from it.

I've heard that before(maybe from @PamfromTx ). To me cilantro pretty much tastes....green-ish.

 

[Nathan]

Use some of it in enchiladas or make chili verde! I've used "boneless, country style pork ribs" cut up into small pieces and I put all the ingredients in the slow cooker. We LOVE cilantro!

Or, I put cilantro in when I'm crock-potting a pork shoulder. also, garlic is a must!