Cilantro or as we call it in South Africa, coriander (dhanya) — is one of those herbs I can never get enough of. I toss it into just about everything: salads, curries, salsa, tacos, pasta… you name it. And back home, we even use the whole coriander seeds (crushed) to spice up our boerewors 😋.
The only problem? Fresh cilantro doesn’t stay perky for long. Nothing worse than reaching for it and finding a sad, wilted bunch.
Here’s a quick tip: – to keep it fresher for longer.
- Rinse your cilantro thoroughly.
- Pat it dry gently to remove excess water (paper towel works great).
- Grab a tall glass or small vase, pour in some cold filtered water, just enough to cover the stems.
- Place your cilantro in the glass, stems down, and pop it into the fridge.
✨ Quick note: Change the water every few days to keep it fresh.
With this little hack, your cilantro should stay fresh and happy for up to 1–2 weeks.
Stay fresh, friends! 💚
CocoaGirlinToronto 