| Fresh cilantro does not keep well, and loses its flavor when dried. To store fresh cilantro, first pick only the small, young leaves (removing any wilted ones) with the stems, and place them in a jar with water like a bunch of flowers. Cover them with a plastic bag and put it in the refrigerator. Change the water every two days or so, eliminating any wilted leaves in the process. Rinse the leaves before use. |