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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
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
Fortunate Son | San Diego CA | 619-806-6121 |
Craft House | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
619 Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-647-4409 |
Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-298-2337 |
Rustic Root | San Diego CA | 619-232-1747 |
Viewpoint Brewing Co. | Del Mar CA | 858-205-9835 |
The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
Pier Cafe 2021 | San Diego CA | 619-232-7277 |
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens | Escondido CA | 760-294-7866 |
Hotel Republic San Diego | San Diego CA | 951-756-9357 |
International Smoke Del Mar | San Diego CA | 619-331-4528 |
The Promiscuous Fork-La Jolla Blvd | La Jolla CA | 858-776-3246 |
Ebullition Brew Works & Gastronomy | Carlsbad CA | 760-504-4492 |
Blue Ocean La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-999-4073 |
Communal Coffee | San Diego CA | |
The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
Under Belly-Uptown | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
Under Belly-Little Italy Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
Pendry SD (Lion Fish) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
Love Boat Sushi-Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-721-3737 |
O'Brien's Pub | San Diego CA | 858-715-1745 |
The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
Red O Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-291-8360 |
Le Papagayo (Carlsbad) | Carlsbad CA | 949-235-5862 |
Agave Coffee and Cafe | Chula Vista CA | 619-427-2250 |
Uptown Tavern | San Diego CA | |
Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
Hotel Palomar-Salt Box Front Desk | San Diego CA | 619-515-3003 |
University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
Harney Sushi Oceanside 2019 | Oceanside CA | 760-967-1820 |
Marriott Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-3000 x6335 |
Lafayette Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-296-2101 |
Border X Brewing | San Diego CA | 858-405-0528 |
Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
Copa Vida Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-501-7529 |
Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
Saiko Sushi-Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
Eco Caters Organics | San Diego CA | 619-997-8792 |
Kappa Sushi | San Diego CA | 858-566-3388 |
The Prado at Balboa Park Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
Pacific Coast Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-794-4632 |
La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
Waverly | Cardiff CA | 619-244-0416 |
Pendry SD (Provisional) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
Lumi | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
Pour House | Oceanside CA | 760-730-5944 |
Flap Your Jacks | San Diego CA | 858-224-7442 |
San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
You & Yours Distilling (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 214-693-6619 |
Nectarine Grove | Encinitas CA | 760-944-4525 |
Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
Sugar and Scribe | La Jolla CA | 858-274-1733 |
The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
Tribute Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-220-0030 |
333 Pacific | Oceanside CA | 760-433-3333 |
Park Hyatt Aviara (Ember & Rye) | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-1234 |
Beeside Balcony | Del Mar CA | 858-880-8105 |
Louisiana Purchase | San Diego CA | 716-946-7953 |
Burgeon Beer Co. | San Diego CA | 760-814-2548 |
Royal Polaris Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
Great Maple Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
The Spot 2021 | La Jolla CA | 958-459-0800 |
Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
JSIX American restaurant & Bar | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
Tahona (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
Orens Fine Foods | San Diego CA | 510-910-2298 |
Viejas Casino Baron Long's | Alpine CA | 619-863-9033 |
The Local-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-263-7475 |
Claudia's Cocina | San Diego CA | 855-444-3732 |
Gaslamp Union Kitchen & Tap | San Diego CA | 619-795-9463 |
Edgewater Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-7581 |
Viejas Casino Banquets | Alpine Ca | 619-295-3172 |
Marriott Marina Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-234-1500 x6113 |
The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza | Oceanside CA | 760-310-1535 |
Black Raill Kitchen + Bar | Carlsbad CA | 619-454-9182 |
Luce | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
Hotel La Jolla & CUSP | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0261 |
KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-586-8289 |
Fresh Sushi Catering | Carlsbad CA | 858-344-7098 |
Village Vino | San Diego CA | 619-546-8466 |
The Corner Drafthouse | San Diego CA | 619-255-2631 |
Cloak and Petal | San Diego CA | 619-634-3970 |
Blue Ocean | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-4959 |
Union Kitchen & Tap (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
Pendry SD (Nasons) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 909-915-9877 |
Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
Ballast Point Restaurant - Miramar | San Diego CA | 858-790-6900 |
Tin Roof | San Diego CA | 619-230-8606 |
Carte Blanche Bistro & Bar | Oceanside CA | 619-297-3100 |
Chef Justin Snyder | Lakeside CA | 619-212-9990 |
Farmers Bottega | San Diego CA | 619-306-8963 |
Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
Breakfast Company | San Diego CA | 619-356-5444 |
Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760-603-6360 |
Saiko Sushi-North Park | San Diego CA | 619-886-6656 |
Graze | San Diego CA | 619-839-9852 |
La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
Communal Coffee - Fern St. | San Diego CA | 619-305-9525 |
ALCE 101 | Solana Beach CA | 858-342-5495 |
Sushi Exchange | San Diego CA | 619-961-7218 |
Pendry SD (Pool House) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
Half Door Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-655-7459 |
House of Black Coffee | San Diego CA | 619-203-2265 |
Raki Raki (Little Italy) | San Diego CA | 858-302-6405 |
Larsen's Steakhouse - La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-886-7561 |
Blind Lady | San Diego CA | 1-619-381-4475 |
Ju-Ichi | San Diego CA | 619-800-2203 |
Toast Cafe | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
WaterBar | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
Shake and Muddle | Chula Vista CA | 619-816-5429 |
Oside Kitchen Collaborative | Oceanside CA | 619-807-7161 |
Full Moon | San Diego CA | 619-233-3711 |
Voltaire Beach House | San Diego CA | 619-574-6878 |
Love Boat Sushi-San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-471-7722 |
Carte Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-365-1858 |
Himitsu | La Jolla CA | 858-345-0220 |
Mission Bay Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 858-488-0501 x14 |
Mitch's Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-316-7314 |
Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
Sushi Kami | San Diego CA | 858-451-7799 |
Cocina De Barrio | San Diego CA | 760-840-1129 |
Toast Catering | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
The Switchboard Restaurant and Bar | Oceanside CA | 760-807-7446 |
Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
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