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I do the "sofrito" = in a blender set the "salsa" mode , add onions, garlic, italian green peppers, red peppers, and vietnamese curriander leaves, known as "recao" by my ancestors. you can find recao leaves in bundles in spanish supermarkets by the cilantro long green leaves that in my humble😢 opinion, is what makes any stew or rice taste like heavens. To me recao is gold! Cilantro is my second choice when recao is not available, but it never taste the same. After I blend everything in batches, pouring the chopped batch into a big bowl...then, mix it all and fill zipploc freezer bags , I always keep a crystal jar filled up in the fridge, ready to use (since i cook daily) the rest goes into zip ploc freezer bags... I live in the mountains but I have a friend who lives in the city, and when she travels up here to see her auntie, she brings me recao. I feel like a kid in xmas everytime she shows up. I only Add a bit of water to ease the blend...I add less than 1/4 of a cup before starting any batch. other ppl use olive oil and colorants. I stick to minimal water use, no artificial colorants and freeze it immediately after. The only thing my friend ask in return is a big pot of my red rice with beans and to marinate the pork chops for the bbq. home made sofrito is puuurfect to marinate meats Any kind of meat... rub some, store in fridge up to 2 -3 days then cook it the way you want it...you will remember me. 😉

@bluefeatherhomestead

Жыл бұрын

Omgosh.... This sounds absolutely amazing!!! I need this in my life, like now! Thank you so much for sharing this. I will be looking for some recao leaves. Your red beans & rice dish sounds absolutely devine. Thank you so much my friend for this. Also for watching my channel & for your support. Have a blessed day. ~Sammie 😁 (I can't wait to find and try this!)

Thank you!!!! I like that you explain almost everything ....the more informative the better!! Even how you show the cilantro after it's frozen... And giving ideas on what you put it on etc.. To the point, not drawn out and repetitive but super informative!! Again thank you!!!!!!

@bluefeatherhomestead

4 ай бұрын

Wow!!! What a compliment. I love this. Thank you so very much! 🫶🙏🙌

I've never tried to freeze cilantro, but I will now!!! This is the way I freeze parsley too which I keep in the freezer all the time. Thanks!

@bluefeatherhomestead

Жыл бұрын

Wonderful!! I think I'll start freezing parsley, too. Thank you. I'll be heading over to your channel. 😍I ❤️ art!!!

This is how I freeze cilantro too 😊 Instead of throwing away the stems, get a cup of those stems, add a quarter cup of mint, few cloves of garlic and a green chili/habanero pepper, half a lemon juice and blend them together. You will have savory green chutney . Don't know if you eat samosa, this chutney goes very well with it. Or try with plain white rice.

@bluefeatherhomestead

Жыл бұрын

Brilliant! I am 💯 saving your recipe. It sounds amazing. Thank you for sharing it! I haven't had samosa, but I will absolutely give it a shot now. Thank you so much 💓

@krishnahome3048

Жыл бұрын

@@bluefeatherhomestead please do try. It also tastes good with plain rice when you don't feel like having a big meal. My grandma, a young window with 8 boys never threw anything out. Even the thick peels of potatoes, pumpkins, squash, green peas etc were washed and cooked so deliciously you won't believe it. I learned to cook the tender green part of watermelon that's discarded. Just peel off the outer thick skin and cook. My boss ate it and was shocked when I told her it was watermelon 😃

@bluefeatherhomestead

Жыл бұрын

@krishnahome3048 Your grandma sounds like an absolute Gem! Super smart and knew her stuff, that's for sure. It's nice that she passed her knowledge & know how down to her family. I will be trying this for sure. So how did you cook the watermelon rinds??? I've heard of people making pickles with them but haven't ever tried it. 😕

@krishnahome3048

Жыл бұрын

@@bluefeatherhomestead yes, she was a very strong woman raising 8 boys and a girl on her own. ❤️ My name is Krishna BTW 😊 Actually my ma inherited all grandma's recipes and I will never be able to cook like my ma God rest her soul. Instead of discarding the watermelon rind, peel off the hard green outer skin first. Then dice the soft green part in squares. Heat a tablespoon of oil (if you have an entire watermelon). Add a teaspoon of dry whole black mustard seeds and two dry red chilli. When the mustard seeds start sputtering add the chopped watermelon greens in it. Add salt to taste, half a teaspoon of turmeric (too much of that will give a bitter taste) and a full teaspoon of sugar (optional, but I do) and stir. Then cover with a lid and cook on medium heat. Basically take the lid off and stir every few minutes. Once the greens are softer make sure the moisture is almost dry, shouldn't be watery. Try this with plain white rice. Hope you try. My grandma and my ma will be smiling from heaven watching me share the recipe 😊❤️

@bluefeatherhomestead

Жыл бұрын

🤗🤗🤗 You are making me smile! That's incredible! I never would've thought to do that. Waste nothing. I love it. Nice to meet you, btw. Beautiful name!!! I'm Sammie 😃 thank you for sharing these recipes with not only me but also others who are reading the comments!!! This is great. 🙏✨️🌟

I was so glad to see this video. Much waste of cilantro in the past,but not anymore! Thank you !

@bluefeatherhomestead

11 ай бұрын

Awesome, my friend & It is my pleasure. I hope you are having a beautiful day. 🌿

Thx so much. Looks easy.thx for keeping it simple .

@bluefeatherhomestead

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure. Thank you. 😊

I can’t wait to try this, I love cilantro but find storing in my fridge in water leads to more waste then I’d like, especially with todays prices! 👏🏻👏🏻

@bluefeatherhomestead

Жыл бұрын

I 100% agree with everything you just said! I use this frozen cilantro quite a bit & nobody has ever said anything about it tasting different. It's wonderful. I appreciate you watching, my friend. ~Sammie

Thanks so much for sharing! We love cilantro, I've been keeping it in a glass jar, inch of water, cover with a zip bag. Next time ill buy more than one bunch. Same way I wash and rinse as you do, then I gently spin it in the lettuce spinner. Again, thank you very much it was fun to watch you do it and I think you're a very nice and lovely lady ❤❤❤

@bluefeatherhomestead

11 ай бұрын

Well, thank you so much for your kindness!! That really makes my day. I think I need to invest in a salad spinner. 😀 I hope you are having a great weekend, my friend.

O..M..G..im always out of cilantro and having to guess when to buy it based in finding avocado's that will ripen before cilantro rots! Sooo thrilled that it can be frozen. Thank You!!!Game changer for me

@bluefeatherhomestead

Жыл бұрын

👏👏👏 Yay! I love hearing this!

Hey it's Maria again I tried ur method on freezing cilantro it's amazing thank u, thank u !!!

@bluefeatherhomestead

Жыл бұрын

👏👏👏 Yay!! That is awesome to hear! I love this! I sure appreciate the update. ♡

I will try this. I have a huge bunch right now, hence why I watched your video. It just seemed odd that you went to the trouble of draining on a towel and then added a sprinkle of water later. I definitely agree with decontaminating first. There can be a lot of pesticides and germs we don't want to ingest. Thank you!

@bluefeatherhomestead

2 жыл бұрын

Excellent point! I won't be doing that anymore. Lolol. Thanks!

Wish I would of known this, when I had a ton of extra cilantro!

@bluefeatherhomestead

Жыл бұрын

Oh no 😳

@OurOkieHomestead

Жыл бұрын

Dropping by and spotted this video. Had to watch because I had a bunch last spring and didn't know how.

You can rinse and save the stems for making soup stock...💚👌

@bluefeatherhomestead

2 жыл бұрын

Oh... That's a wonderful idea!!!! I am so glad you told me that! I will be doing that from now on. Thank you.

Very helpful! Thank you!

@bluefeatherhomestead

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! Have a great weekend my friend.

BRILLIANT!!

@bluefeatherhomestead

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!!

This is a good idea! I’m gonna try it out!

@bluefeatherhomestead

Жыл бұрын

Oh good! I hope it works out for you. I love the convenience of it. To me, it really tastes like fresh, but maybe not as pretty. Have a great day! Sammie 😁

Seems pretty simple! We want to preserve the cilantro we grew over the winter and I (Tim) am glad I stumbled across this video.. Thanks for putting it together 🙏

@bluefeatherhomestead

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Tim for stopping by. It is my pleasure. You guys have some great videos and am looking forward to watching more.

The Kroger grocery store I go to wants $1.00 for a small bunch of cilantro so I’m going to grow and freeze it (basil too) thank you for this video !

@bluefeatherhomestead

Жыл бұрын

That is awesome, my friend! My pleasure. What a great idea for the basil, too.

Thank you for sharing. I will try this.

@bluefeatherhomestead

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! My pleasure. Thank you. 😊

Great video All year round I used to buy a batch if cilantro only to throhalf away

@bluefeatherhomestead

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, my friend. I appreciate that! ~I know right? I have done the same thing. It hurts to throw out food. 😭

Thanks for the info!

@bluefeatherhomestead

10 ай бұрын

Yes, ma'am. My pleasure. Have a great evening. 😊

Thank you

@bluefeatherhomestead

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure. Merry Christmas to you & yours. 🎄🎀 & thank you for watching, my friend.

Thank you.

@bluefeatherhomestead

Жыл бұрын

My pleasure 🥰 Thank you!

If you don’t want to freeze , the method I mentioned previously will work in the fridge for a month. Just take a straw and withdraw the air from the plastic bag to flatten. Parsley works this way as well.

@bluefeatherhomestead

Жыл бұрын

A month?! Wowzers. This is very good information. Thank you. 😊

@deannarichie7487

Жыл бұрын

@@bluefeatherhomestead don’t chop till ready to use add to my previous reply

First video I have ever seen... You mentioned that your followers said that you should be on camera more I agree!!!

@bluefeatherhomestead

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! You have the best name, btw. It's beautiful & so are you. Have an awesome week, sweet friend.

Don't use "Dawn" with the vinegar an water and throughly dry the cilantro!!!

I like your hair!

@bluefeatherhomestead

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. You are too kind. 😁 😘

Hi hun I just subscribed. Well mine sure as s*** didn't come out like that! 😆 But the fault was all mine. I hadn't watched YOUR video. So I did everything right up until the point of putting it in the baggie. I thought you were supposed to squish it all together and get the air out yeah wrong!😆 I make a wonderful cowboy caviar but I put my own spin on it.I make it med-hot Mexican-style I do not use the Italian dressing . Anywho it's delicious and since it has black beans, corn, purple onion, variety of peppers from sweet to very hot plus much more. So it's a meal in itself. BUT the fresh cilantro really finishes it off. perfectly. So when I took it out the freezer you can imagine how messed up it was. Love your concoction for washing the veggies! I'm going to start using that for mine. Certain vegetables I feel like the pesticide penetrates the skin so no amount of washing i's going to get rid of it. Definitely want to start growing some herbs though.. Cilantro being one. Only problem with that. I live in TX. whice is the hottest most humid state in the Union. I'd like to just grow it inside in a 8in pot. But then none of my windows get any direct sunlight. My kitchen window only gets a little and it's not really Direct very late in the afternoon for about an hour is all. Do you think I could grow it inside with what I told you? I watched an Asian ladies Food Channel and they use cilantro a lot. She has an awesome video how to grow from the seeds to the finished product. But she did mention temperature should be between 50 and 75° and to avoid high heat and humidity. Any thoughts would be well appreciated. Thanks for sharing!💗

@bluefeatherhomestead

2 жыл бұрын

Ohhhhh..... I love cowboy cavier!!! I agree, fresh cilantro is just the best. I have not personally grown it inside but my mom has. Hers wasn't a huge pot or anything. I've been thinking of rigging up some sort of green house with what i have around here for winter. I will try and grow some in there. Mine bolted so quick this year! It got hot. Thank you SO MUCH for subscribing! S button back atcha! You've got some good music on your page!

I freeze cilantro in ice cube trays. It’s so good!

@bluefeatherhomestead

2 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea! I agree, I love me some cilantro. I think it has so much more flavor than dried. Thanks for that tip. I think I will try that.

@paulettelamontagne6992

Жыл бұрын

Me too was a little olive oil then I take it out and put in a separate container

@paulettelamontagne6992

6 ай бұрын

It works with cream too if you buy the big quarts of it I freeze it in those long silicone ice trays that are made for you know the ice cubes for water bottles so if I ever need to have cream on hand for a stroganoff or the sauce or anything like that of course you know you can't whip it in the whip cream but it's okay

I found that putting them in a lettuce spinner works after rinsing. Then in paper towel. Then in plastic to freeze .

@bluefeatherhomestead

Жыл бұрын

😲 Excellent tip!!! I now need a salad spinner. Thank you for sharing this my friend.

@joeslaughter-rw3nx

11 ай бұрын

So much wasted cilantro in the past,but no more. Thanks for your video.

Hi is it better to wash as required

I will try ur method

@bluefeatherhomestead

Жыл бұрын

I hope you like this way as much as I do. It's so convenient.

Thank you for sharing this video. I have wasted so many bundles of cilantro! Definitely will be using this method. How do you keep it fresh if you’re not freezing it?

@bluefeatherhomestead

Ай бұрын

My pleasure. I have also wrapped it in papertowel and stored it in the fridge. I have read that it prefers water but not too much. Freezing has worked the best for me... or just keeping a plant in my kitchen by the window. 😁

How about using a salad spinner to dry?

@bluefeatherhomestead

Жыл бұрын

That is brilliant actually. Thank you. 😊

I want to try this,what is the texture like after freezing,is it one big lump of cilantro.can you show a video using it.please and thank you.

@bluefeatherhomestead

2 жыл бұрын

😊

I have a question after you freeze the cilantro how long does the cilantro last in the freezer before it goes bad?

@bluefeatherhomestead

Жыл бұрын

That's a great question, my friend. I think for the best results, it should be used within 3 months but I have used it up to 6 months. 😁 ~Sammie

@dhamanandapydugadu7315

Жыл бұрын

Just before it start smelling burnt odour freezer😗

Ok

I'll come back and tell how it worked for me ☺

@bluefeatherhomestead

11 ай бұрын

Oh yes. Please do 🙏

Will it not be better to use the water efficiently!Just a thought!👏

@bluefeatherhomestead

2 жыл бұрын

Yes ma'am. 💯❤ making video's gets me a little side tracked at times. 😂 thanks for your input. Any tips and suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Why did you turn on the water if you are not using

@bluefeatherhomestead

11 ай бұрын

Thank you. I 💯 wholeheartedly agree with you. I was kind of a new KZread creator at this time and was focusing more on filming. I do apologize.

But when you freeze it does it still have the scent and flavor to it.

@bluefeatherhomestead

6 ай бұрын

Good question! It absolutely keeps the flavor. As for the smell right from the freezer, not so much.

Do you use frozen cilantro in salsa? Is the texture ok?

@bluefeatherhomestead

2 жыл бұрын

I do. I use it in anything that would use fresh. It's not as crisp & leafy as fresh & so the texture does change a bit but it still has that great flavor. I always use the frozen.

In short…rinse, chop, put in ziplock, freeze

@bluefeatherhomestead

Жыл бұрын

That's about the gist of it. 😂

45 minutes one way to get my groceries 🥴 do you think a seal a meal would work? I'm ready to harvest already 😁

@bluefeatherhomestead

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! You and me both. We are getting some rain here today and I know the plants are loving it. That's a long drive. My gosh you've got some really great recipes saved on your channel!!

Thank you for your video. Water is precious, I use slow flow ( adapter on your faucet). Drought is all over the World. Think of our future generations.... I know it does not effect us now, let's think of others.

@bluefeatherhomestead

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I 💯 wholeheartedly agree with you. I was kind of a new KZread creator at this time and was focusing more on filming. I do apologize.

@borealis2112

Жыл бұрын

@@bluefeatherhomestead No, Thank you for being open to learn and grow, sharing your knowledge so others may learn and for which I offer much thanks. May you receive blessings from above.

@bluefeatherhomestead

Жыл бұрын

@@borealis2112 Thank you for being so kind & for that blessing. 🙏

@borealis2112

Жыл бұрын

@@bluefeatherhomestead Your Kindness exceeds mine. I am so unrehearsed and spontaneous in my responses and possibly came across insensitive. Am just so thankful that you accepted my comment, gracefully. 🙏Mother Earth is Holy Ground and truly, my first Mother. She is a gift, a Treasure given to us by the One above. She sustains all life. I work to protect her for our future generations.

@bluefeatherhomestead

Жыл бұрын

@Bo ~Gaia 🙏💙~ Absolutely no worries, friend. Grace wins ❤️ Love wins

Can I freeze in containers?

@bluefeatherhomestead

5 ай бұрын

Absolutely. I just do it baggie for the flatness, and I can break off as much as I want.

Save water 😂

@bluefeatherhomestead

Жыл бұрын

Omgosh, I know... I feel horrible for this. I was pretty new at KZread and just wasn't paying attention. I am hard core on preserving & it's embarrassing. 🤦😂 Hope you have a beautiful day. 🥰

o dhanya

@bluefeatherhomestead

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

Or wash beforehand

@bluefeatherhomestead

Жыл бұрын

Good question. I wash/disinfect with vinegar & water before hand.

Good idea but please turn off the water

@bluefeatherhomestead

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I agree 💯 I got a little carried away with the filming. Sorry about that.

Stop wasting your water turn of pipe when not in use

@joannamcdee9061

6 ай бұрын

Even better, use a salad spinner...

This is better than Pag Pag but I would submerge it in clear water after adding soap. Pharmacy schools drum in that you should NEVER put your own concoction in an empty poisons bottle. Do not 'add' crazy, "this is granny's horhound syrup" labels either. (You can't fix bad voodoo.) It's still a hazard to everyone in or who comes in the house. Did you pass chemistry in high school?

@bluefeatherhomestead

Жыл бұрын

Super sweet comment. I absolutely did pass. I also graduated nursing school with honors & a 4.0 GPA. Thank you for watching & for the great tips.

@johndonahue4777

6 ай бұрын

Sorry so nasty.i forget what I was railing about by now.

Use a salad spinner for a more complete drying than air drying!

@bluefeatherhomestead

6 ай бұрын

Beautiful idea!!! Thank you. I have always wanted one of those. I just may need to get one.

Sorry I should have watched your whole video.

@bluefeatherhomestead

2 жыл бұрын

Oh Alfreda ~ I gotcha. No worries at all. ☺ I was confused there for a minute until I saw the other comment.

Nice to live on a farm or a small townThanks Im going start doing this cause I cant use the whole bushel

@bluefeatherhomestead

Жыл бұрын

I completely agree & it's my pleasure. 🥰

No worries about the water--if anyone is puking on you about that, let them go away.

@bluefeatherhomestead

Ай бұрын

🤣😂 Thank you so much, JFlower! I LOVE this!! 👏 & truly appreciate it.

Yes you can freeze it OR put in the soap drawer... taste is the same :)

@bluefeatherhomestead

10 ай бұрын

😄🤣 That's too funny!! Lol. Ya either love it or you hate it. No in-between. Have a great wknd, my friend! BOOMER 🏈

Stop wasting so much water👎👎

My God you spend a lot of water rinsing the cilantro!!

@bluefeatherhomestead

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@tywhitmire860

2 жыл бұрын

After spraying it with a vinegar mixture, I surely would too! Otherwise it could change the flavor I would think. Lol

@rjay7019

2 жыл бұрын

You want to make sure you get all the stuff off👍

@MissesRobot

Жыл бұрын

Please do not use dish soap on your vegetables. They are extremely absorbent and you do not want to ingest that. Especially as someone who is worried about chemicals and pesticides.

@carmenelizaa9189

Жыл бұрын

@@MissesRobot I was just about to ask… cause I know I heard she said water, vinegar & soap. But I’ll just go with water & vinegar.

how can you eat cilantro it tastes like soap. yuck

@bluefeatherhomestead

Жыл бұрын

😆 🤣

@bluefeatherhomestead

Жыл бұрын

I've always heard that you either love it or you hate it. No in between. Lol

Voice and Blah blah to match the hair.

@bluefeatherhomestead

11 ай бұрын

❤️ love, prayers & hugs to you 🙏

Heavens..you waste toooo much water.

@bluefeatherhomestead

10 ай бұрын

Thank you. I 💯 wholeheartedly agree with you. I was kind of a new KZread creator at this time and was focusing more on filming. I do apologize.

Looks terrible. Like canned spinach.

@bluefeatherhomestead

Жыл бұрын

Awwwe, thank you. 🤣😅😆

@bluefeatherhomestead

Жыл бұрын

I love canned spinach. 😋