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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.
| Belmont Park Cannonball | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Fish 101 Cardiff | Cardiff CA | 760-230-1021 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
| Union Kitchen & Tap (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Fairmont Grand Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-314-1975 |
| Lumi | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 858-273-8440 |
| Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| Blue Ocean | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-4959 |
| Sushi Kami | San Diego CA | 858-451-7799 |
| Cloak and Petal | San Diego CA | 619-501-5505 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Nectarine Grove | Encinitas CA | 760-944-4525 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| SIE Culinary Management | San Diego CA | 858-964-8677 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Leap Coffee | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-6167 |
| The Prado at Balboa Park Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-744-3732 |
| The Promiscuous Fork-La Jolla Blvd | La Jolla CA | 858-776-3246 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-436-5236 |
| Under Belly-Little Italy Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
| Under Belly-Uptown | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
| Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse | Alpine CA | 800-295-3172 |
| Absolution by the Sea | La Jolla CA | 760-504-6075 |
| Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens | Escondido CA | 760-294-7866 |
| Jeune Et Jolie | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Ocean Beach Surf Lodge | San Diego CA | 619-308-6500 |
| The Corner Drafthouse | San Diego CA | 619-255-2631 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760-603-3700 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy | San Diego CA | 619-298-2337 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Blue Ocean La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-999-4073 |
| Zeca Trading Co. | San Diego CA | 619-410-1576 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| The Spot | San Diego CA | 858-459-0800 |
| Puesto-Downtown | San Diego CA | 619-233-8880 |
| One Door North | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| 619 Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-940-6456 |
| Love Boat Sushi-San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-471-7722 |
| Aztec Shop Catering | San Diego CA | 619-594-3576 |
| Tin Roof | San Diego CA | 619-230-8606 |
| Marriott Marina Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-234-1500 x6113 |
| Uptown Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-847-4688 |
| Himitsu | La Jolla CA | 858-345-0220 |
| Toast Cafe | San Diego CA | 858-925-7552 |
| Stone Brewing-Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-269-2100 |
| Cocina De Barrio | San Diego CA | 760-840-1129 |
| Viewpoint Brewing Co. | Del Mar CA | 858-205-9835 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Store Room | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Fresh Sushi Catering | Carlsbad CA | 858-344-7098 |
| Ballast Point Restaurant - Miramar | San Diego CA | 858-790-6900 |
| Pacific Terrace Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-581-3500 |
| Eddie V's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-5500 |
| Shake and Muddle | Chula Vista CA | 619-816-5429 |
| Royal Polaris Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
| Larsen's Steakhouse - La Jolla | San Diego CA | 310-407-9937 |
| Crush | Solana Beach CA | 858-481-2787 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Voltaire Beach House | San Diego CA | 619-574-6878 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Half Door Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-232-9845 |
| Beeside Balcony | Del Mar CA | 858-880-8105 |
| The Roxy Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2899 |
| Pendry SD (Pool House) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Moxy San Diego Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-376-1850 |
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 619-990-0158 |
| Counterpoint | San Diego CA | 619-564-6722 |
| Farmers Bottega | San Diego CA | 619-458-9929 |
| Carte Hotel | San Diego CA | 504-554-1323 |
| Kappa Sushi | San Diego CA | 858-566-3388 |
| Luce | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| Full Moon | San Diego CA | 619-233-3711 |
| Flap Your Jacks | San Diego CA | 858-224-7442 |
| Small Bar | San Diego CA | 619-795-7998 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Sundeck | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Bella Vista Social Club & Cafe | La Jolla CA | 858-534-9624 |
| Viejas Casino Baron Long's | Alpine CA | 702-401-0455 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Curated Leu | Encinitas CA | |
| The Bier Garden | Encinitas CA | 760-632-2437 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| You & Yours Distilling (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 214-693-6619 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Park Hyatt Aviara | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-1234 |
| Gaslamp Union Kitchen & Tap | San Diego CA | 619-795-9463 |
| Rustic Root | San Diego CA | 619-232-1747 |
| Communal Coffee | San Diego CA | 619-920-7887 |
| Morgan Run Resort and Club | Rancho Sante Fe CA | 858-756-2471 |
| Tahona (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Hotel Republic San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-398-3100 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Sheerwater | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Sushi Exchange | San Diego CA | 619-961-7218 |
| Sugar and Scribe | La Jolla CA | 858-274-1733 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| Vi At La Jolla Village | San Diego CA | 858-646-7700 |
| Agave Coffee and Cafe | Chula Vista CA | 619-427-2250 |
| Fortunate Son | San Diego CA | 619-610-9168 |
| Noble House Hotels & Resorts | San Diego CA | 619-276-4010 |
| Thai One On | Carlsbad CA | 760-500-8674 |
| 333 Pacific | Oceanside CA | 760-433-3333 |
| Saiko Sushi-North Park | San Diego CA | 619-886-6656 |
| Carte Blanche Bistro & Bar | Oceanside CA | 619-297-3100 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Graze | San Diego CA | 619-839-9852 |
| Harney Sushi Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-295-3272 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| Red O Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-291-8360 |
| Craft House | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
| Pacific Coast Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-794-4632 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Park 101 | Carlsbad CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Saiko Sushi-Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
| Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Belmont Park Entertainment | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Now Sushi | San Diego CA | 480-429-6666 |
| Local Tap House & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-547-1469 |
| International Smoke Del Mar | San Diego CA | 702-683-7590 |
| Paradise Point Resort Tidal | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Love Boat Sushi-Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-721-3737 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-550-5412 |
| Shogun Sportfishing | San Diego CA | 619-226-8030 |
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