Kitchen Shears for Stripping Cilantro - User Reviews and Recommendations

[jbarnhill]

Has anyone used the kitchen sheers for stripping cilantro off of the stem? I have a customer who emailed me asking how well they work for this purpose. I haven't used them so I was wondering what your thoughts are if you have done this.

Thanks for the help

JoLynn

 

[kam]

Trying to type this up and just couldn't explain it...so here it is much better explained from the Use & Care:

"To use herb stripper, close handles and secure lock; place protective blade cover over blades. Hold handles together toward blade cover to minimize gap. Thread herb stem through hole on handle and pull to remove leaves."

 

[peichef]

they work well. I did it at one f my first shows.

 

[jbarnhill]

great I will tell the customer that.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Here is a little factoid for your shows....

Cilantro doesn't have to be stripped. you can use the stalk right along with the leaves. When I use cilantro, I just grab a handful and pull it off the bunch, and then chop it with the Chef's knife. (except now I use my 5" Santoku!)

 

[peichef]

that's what I do too Becky Saves a lot of time when using fresh cilantro.
This host really wanted the leaves & it was a great way to demo that feature of the shears!

 

[kam]

Here is a little factoid for your shows....

Cilantro doesn't have to be stripped. you can use the stalk right along with the leaves. When I use cilantro, I just grab a handful and pull it off the bunch, and then chop it with the Chef's knife. (except now I use my 5" Santoku!)

Great tip! Didn't know that. Can't stand the stuff anyway - so atleast now I don't have to waste time taking the leaves off the stems!

 

[peichef]

Can't stand the stuff anyway - so atleast now I don't have to waste time taking the leaves off the stems!

WHAT!?!? I can't get over how many people don't like cilantro. I LOVE it.:sing:
It is definitely an acquired taste, though. I always think it (cilantro) smells like summer. Cilantro makes me happy.
Is that weird?

 

[ChefBeckyD]

WHAT!?!? I can't get over how many people don't like cilantro. I LOVE it.:sing:
It is definitely an acquired taste, though. I always think it (cilantro) smells like summer. Cilantro makes me happy.
Is that weird?

Nope - not to me! The more cilantro the better is what I say.

I think cilantro smells fresh and clean...and makes foods taste fresh too. If you want to brighten up a jar of salsa, just throw a little chopped cilantro, and a squeeze of lime into it - makes it taste just made!

 

[kam]

I know...I know...I just don't care for it. I really don't like it on the Beef Enchilada Casserole.

BUT...when I made the Salad Chopper Salsa, I made it first at home to "test" it and since it was just for me, I left out the cilantro. It was definitely missing something. When I had the guests do it at the show, I put the cilantro in. It was better with the cilantro. I guess since it was mixed in...