How to strip coriander (cilantro) leaves quickly from the stalks
Hold the bunch down and lightly shave the leaves off the stalks with your knife.
Keep the coriander bunched, then use the knife to shave leaves away from the stems rather than picking them one by one. After stripping, bunch the leaves and chop cleanly.
The short version
- Shaving leaves off is faster than plucking
- Keep herbs bunched for control
What you need
- chef's knife
- cutting board
How to do it
- 1
Keep the coriander in a bunch and hold it down on the board.
Watch this step - 2
Lightly shave the leaves off the stalks with the knife.
Use light pressure to avoid crushing.
Watch this step
Why it works
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