On Sun, 30 May 2004 17:45:35 +0900, PMH wrote:

Where we live (Southern Japan) the winters are mild and cilantro does great.
But as any lover of Mexican or Thai food knows, it is great to have plenty
of it on hand in the summer. Unfortunately it is RARELY available in the
supermarkets here.

Any thoughts or suggestions?

For use in *cooked* food (as opposed to its use uncooked as a
garnish or topping), frozen cilantro works very well. Put
recipe-size amounts n small freezer bags, press flat, seal, and
freeze. To use, remove the frozen cilantro from the bag and while
still frozen cut it crosswise with a good sharp knife. Works like
a hot damn.

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Rodger Whitlock
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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