Cilantro when You Need It
"I was trying to figure out how I could use up a rapidly wilting bunch of cilantro and I came up with a way to freeze it. I use an ice cube tray so they are single serving size for a burrito or rice and beans or whatever. You can also stir a couple cubes into black bean soup. You can do whatever you want, because now you have cilantro all the time"
photo by Ms B.
- Ready In:
- 10mins
- Ingredients:
- 3
- Yields:
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6-8 cubes
- Serves:
- 6-8
ingredients
- 1 cup packed cilantro leaf
- 1 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 1 garlic clove
directions
- Place ingredients in food processer bowl and process until it has a pesto like consistency. In other words, you don't want it to be cilantro juice.
- Line an ice cube tray with saran wrap and spoon cilantro mixture into tray. When frozen, transfer to a freezer bag or container.
- Wash your ice cube tray otherwise your ice will be cilantro-flavored.
- To thaw a single cube for use in a burrito (or whatever), microwave it for 20 seconds or add it to the frying pan about a minute before you're done cooking.
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Reviews
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Worked well and the cilantro was MUCH better than dried but not as great as fresh. What is the purpose of the tomato and garlic? Can they be eliminated? Thanks! -
I haven't used these little cubes of cilantro yet, but love the idea of preserving what usually goes to waste. Cilantro isn't readily available in my small town market, and I hate tossing it when I don't use the portions that I purchased during my trips to "the big city" to stock up. I am hoping that this is a great solution for me. I will return to revise my review after I sample one of the cubes in a recipe. -
Great idea! I can't tell you how many times I have had to toss the unused portion (Which is usually the largest) away, what a waste. Thanks Chic
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