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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.
Micro Cilantro is available year-round.
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.
Micro Cilantro contains vitamins A, B, C, E, and K, beta-carotene, calcium, iron, potassium, zinc, and phosphorus.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
| Ebullition Brew Works & Gastronomy | Carlsbad CA | 760-504-4492 |
| Communal Coffee | San Diego CA | 619-920-7887 |
| The Promiscuous Fork-La Jolla Blvd | La Jolla CA | 858-776-3246 |
| The Local-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-263-7475 |
| Graze | San Diego CA | 619-839-9852 |
| Monarch | Del Mar CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Sugar and Scribe | La Jolla CA | 858-274-1733 |
| Claudia's Cocina | San Diego CA | 855-444-3732 |
| Love Boat Sushi-Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-721-3737 |
| The Switchboard Restaurant and Bar | Oceanside CA | 760-807-7446 |
| Beeside Balcony | Del Mar CA | 858-880-8105 |
| Copa Vida Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-501-7529 |
| Sushi Kami | San Diego CA | 858-451-7799 |
| Knotty Barrel- Rancho | San Diego CA | 858-484-8758 |
| Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-670-5807 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
| Kappa Sushi | San Diego CA | 858-566-3388 |
| Pour House | Oceanside CA | 760-730-5944 |
| Sushi Exchange | San Diego CA | 619-961-7218 |
| Union Kitchen & Tap (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
| Saiko Sushi-North Park | San Diego CA | 619-886-6656 |
| Waverly | Cardiff CA | 619-244-0416 |
| Love Boat Sushi-San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-471-7722 |
| Himitsu | La Jolla CA | 858-345-0220 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| Leap Coffee | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-6167 |
| Carte Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-365-1858 |
| Viejas Casino Baron Long's | Alpine CA | 702-401-0455 |
| Chef Justin Snyder | Lakeside CA | 619-212-9990 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Cloak and Petal | San Diego CA | 619-501-5505 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| House of Black Coffee | San Diego CA | 619-203-2265 |
| ALCE 101 | Solana Beach CA | 858-342-5495 |
| Pacific Coast Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-794-4632 |
| The Spot | San Diego CA | 858-459-0800 |
| Nectarine Grove | Encinitas CA | 760-944-4525 |
| Under Belly-Uptown | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
| The Privateer Coal Fire Pizza | Oceanside CA | 760-310-1535 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| International Smoke Del Mar | San Diego CA | 619-331-4528 |
| Blue Ocean La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-999-4073 |
| Harney Sushi Oceanside 2019 | Oceanside CA | 760-967-1820 |
| Craft House | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Louisiana Purchase | San Diego CA | 716-946-7953 |
| Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens | Escondido CA | 760-294-7866 |
| Blue Ocean | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-4959 |
| Mitch's Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-316-7314 |
| Harney Sushi Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| Fresh Sushi Catering | Carlsbad CA | 858-344-7098 |
| Saiko Sushi-Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-586-8289 |
| Terra Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-293-7088 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
| Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
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