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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.
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
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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.
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Local Tap House & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-547-1469 |
| Tin Roof | San Diego CA | 619-230-8606 |
| Union Kitchen & Tap (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Sugar and Scribe | La Jolla CA | 858-274-1733 |
| Park Hyatt Aviara | Carlsbad CA | 760-448-1234 |
| Fresh Sushi Catering | Carlsbad CA | 858-344-7098 |
| Carte Blanche Bistro & Bar | Oceanside CA | 619-297-3100 |
| Under Belly-Little Italy Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
| Asti Ristorante | San Diego CA | 619-232-8844 |
| Craft House | San Diego CA | 619-948-4458 |
| The Corner Drafthouse | San Diego CA | 619-255-2631 |
| Chosen Foods | San Diego CA | 877-674-2244 |
| You & Yours Distilling (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 214-693-6619 |
| Farmers Bottega | San Diego CA | 619-458-9929 |
| The Promiscuous Fork-La Jolla Blvd | La Jolla CA | 858-776-3246 |
| Sushi Kami | San Diego CA | 858-451-7799 |
| Cocina De Barrio | San Diego CA | 760-840-1129 |
| Kairoa Brewing Company | San Diego CA | 858-735-0051 |
| Blue Ocean La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-999-4073 |
| Red O Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-291-8360 |
| Kappa Sushi | San Diego CA | 858-566-3388 |
| Flap Your Jacks | San Diego CA | 858-224-7442 |
| Shake and Muddle | Chula Vista CA | 619-816-5429 |
| GoodOnYa | Encinitas CA | 858-344-1605 |
| Bali Hai Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-222-1181 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | 312-415-5455 |
| Saiko Sushi-Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-0868 |
| Under Belly-Uptown | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
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| Del Mar Rendezvous | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2669 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse | Alpine CA | 800-295-3172 |
| The Compass | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| Viejas Casino Cafe | Alpine CA | 619-659-1774 |
| Tahona (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Full Moon | San Diego CA | 619-233-3711 |
| Surf Side Cuisine (Deli) | San Diego CA | 619-507-0891 |
| Himitsu | La Jolla CA | 858-345-0220 |
| The Bier Garden | Encinitas CA | 760-632-2437 |
| Nectarine Grove | Encinitas CA | 760-944-4525 |
| Half Door Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-232-9845 |
| Viejas Casino Baron Long's | Alpine CA | 702-401-0455 |
| Tom Hams Light House | San Diego CA | 619-291-9110 |
| Saiko Sushi-North Park | San Diego CA | 619-886-6656 |
| Graze | San Diego CA | 619-839-9852 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Ebisu Sushi Bar | San Diego CA | 619-297-3119 |
| Larsen's Steakhouse - La Jolla | San Diego CA | 310-407-9937 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-436-5236 |
| Nolita Hall | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
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