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Micro Cilantro
Inventory, 4 oz : 171.00
This item was last sold on : 07/25/24
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Description/Taste
Micro Cilantro is very small in size, averaging 5-7 centimeters in length, and has 2-4 flat and broad leaves that connect to a slender, lime green stem. The first set of bright green leaves to open, or the cotyledons, have an elongated blade-shape while the following pair, or the true leaves, have a slightly toothed margin and resemble a tiny version of mature cilantro leaves. Micro Cilantro is crisp and has a sweet, bright citrusy aroma with a clean, bold, classic cilantro flavor finishing with robust notes of pepper and fresh cut grass. It is also most notably without the soapy scent that some say mature cilantro possesses.
Seasons/Availability
Micro Cilantro is available year-round.
Current Facts
Micro Cilantro is a young, tiny, edible version of the well-known herb and is harvested approximately 14-21 days after sowing. Micro Cilantro is one of the most popular microgreens currently on the market today. Favored for its peppery, pungent flavor, Micro Cilantro has become widespread as a garnish for its ease of use and ability to add flavor, texture, and visual appeal to any dish.
Nutritional Value
Micro Cilantro contains vitamins A, B, C, E, and K, beta-carotene, calcium, iron, potassium, zinc, and phosphorus.
Applications
Micro Cilantro leaves are best suited for raw preparations, specifically as a garnish, as they will wilt if exposed to prolonged heat. They feature a bright, sweet, and spicy flavor without the soapy, bitter characteristic that mature cilantro can develop. Micro Cilantro leaves are most commonly used in Mexican, Indian, Thai, and Chinese cuisines. They can be sprinkled on top of egg rolls and spring rolls, used to add a bright flavor to lobster and crab, mixed into polenta, or even chopped into salsa. Micro Cilantro pairs well with avocado, carrots, zucchini, tomato, coconut milk, citrus, ginger, mint, lemongrass, chile peppers, yogurt, chicken, lamb, and white fish. They will keep 5-7 days when stored unwashed, in a sealed container in the refrigerator and should be added only at the very final stage of finishing a dish.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Cilantro is native to Southern Europe where it has been in use since 5000 BCE in both medicinal and culinary purposes. Micro Cilantro was one of the first microgreens used by chefs in upscale restaurants and continues to be one of the most popular microgreens since the growth of the microgreen trend. The flavor of Micro Cilantro is softer than the mature herb and offers delicate citrus notes to help brighten up dishes. Its versatility in different cuisines has also made it well-known across the globe.
Geography/History
Cilantro is native to Southern Europe and was thought to have arrived in North America in the late 17th century. Micro Cilantro, however, did not start appearing on menus until the 1980s in the United States. Microgreens became even more popular in the 1990s, with the first documented use of the word microgreen in 1998 in California. Today Micro Cilantro can be found at specialty grocers and select distributors in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
Featured Restaurants
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Ju-Ichi | San Diego CA | 619-800-2203 |
The Santaluz Club Inc - Banquet | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
Town & Country San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-291-7131 |
Hilton Harbor Island | San Diego CA | 619-291-6700 |
La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
Saiko Sushi-North Park | San Diego CA | 619-886-6656 |
Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
West Brew | Del Mar CA | 858-412-4364 |
Craft House Sky Deck | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
Pacific Coast Spirits | Oceanside CA | 925-381-5392 |
Searcher Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-861-4640 |
Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
Blue Ocean | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-4959 |
Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
Lafayette Hotel - Quixote | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
Smoking Gun (Spill the Beans) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
Spirit of Adventure Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-454-9711 |
Communal Coffee | San Diego CA | 619-305-9525 |
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens | Escondido CA | 915-861-2297 |
Farmer and The Seahorse | San Diego CA | 619-302-3682 |
Mission Bay Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 858-488-0501 |
Urban Kitchen Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 |
The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
Shogun Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
Edgewater Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-7581 |
The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
Bang Bang | San Diego CA | 619-677-5650 |
University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
Palmys | San Diego CA | 858-886-7111 |
Bang on 5th | San Diego CA | |
Toast Catering | San Diego CA | 619-795-9135 |
Sugar and Scribe | La Jolla CA | 858-274-1733 |
Belmont Park Draft | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
Garbatella Osteria Bar | Chula Vista CA | 619-651-1185 |
The Handmade Chef Meal Prep Co. | San Diego CA | 619-368-3705 |
Manchester Grand Hyatt Banquets (Garde Manger) | San Diego CA | 619-232-1234 |
333 Pacific | Oceanside CA | 760-433-3333 |
Hotel La Jolla - Sea & Sky | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
Stone Brewing-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
Marriott Courtyard Nolen | San Diego CA | 619-544-1004 |
Hasta Manana Cantina | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
The Santaluz Club Inc - Main Dining | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
InterContinental San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
On the Crawl Concepts-Inland Tavern | San Marcos CA | 760-744-8782 |
El Sueno | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
Terra Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-293-7088 |
My Chef | San Diego CA | 916-217-0049 |
Portside Pier (TopSail) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
Saiko Sushi-Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
Harney Sushi Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-967-1820 |
Cocina de Barrio Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-840-1129 |
Salt and Lime | Del Mar CA | 858-926-8582 |
Noble House Hotels & Resorts | San Diego CA | 619-276-4010 |
Stake Chophouse & Bar | Coronado CA | 619-522-0077 |
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Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
Cloak and Petal | San Diego CA | 626-319-6878 |
Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
Rustic Root | San Diego CA | 619-232-1747 |
The Shout House | San Diego CA | 619-231-6700 |
Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
Lumi | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
Fresco Cocina | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
Echale | Encinitas CA | 303-210-2892 |
Blue Whale | La Jolla CA | 808-868-8639 |
The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
Little Frenchie | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
Nobu | San Diego CA | 619-814-4124 |
The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
Polaris Supreme | San Diego CA | 619-390-7890 |
Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines | La Jolla CA | 858-450-4581 |
The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
Mission Pacific | Oceanside CA | 760-450-7864 |
The Crack Shack-Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 858-735-3093 |
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The Santaluz Club Inc - Main Club Beverage | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
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Huntress | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
Botanica | San Diego CA | 619-310-6320 |
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Wonderland Ocean Pub | San Diego CA | 619-255-3358 |
Harumama (Little Italy) | San Diego CA | 619-269-7122 |
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Fox Point Farms (Haven) | Encinitas CA | 619-892-0553 |
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Mavericks Beach Club | San Diego CA | 858-999-0348 |
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Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
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Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
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619 Spirits | San Diego CA | 509-701-9534 |
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The Seabird Resort | Oceanside CA | 951-704-9703 |
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Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
Common Stock | San Diego CA | 619-310-5298 |
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La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
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Not Not Tacos | San Diego CA | 619-696-7675 |
Waverly | Cardiff CA | 619-244-0416 |
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DS Catering Kitchen | Chula Vista CA | 619-703-9321 |
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Harney Sushi | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
Mikami | San Diego CA | 619-780-0974 |
Blue Ocean Sushi & Grill (UTC) | San Diego CA | 858-886-9909 |
Spill the Beans (Mission Valley) | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 |
Black Radish | San Diego CA | 619-775-7412 |
Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
Madam Bonnies | San Diego CA | 619-432-1383 |
Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
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Communal Coffee - Fern St. | San Diego CA | 619-305-9525 |
Salt & Whiskey | San Diego CA | 619-544-1886 |
Mitch's Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-316-7314 |
Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
The Roxy Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2899 |
Hotel Indigo | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
The Flavor Chef (Catering) | Vista CA | 619-295-3172 |
Counterpoint | San Diego CA | 619-564-6722 |
Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
JRDN Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-270-5736 |
The Bier Garden | Encinitas CA | 760-632-2437 |
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Espadin | Temecula California | 951-383-5585 |
Alila Marea Beach Resort | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
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Pendry SD (Pool House) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
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