Here’s a secret that will change your life. You can eat the stems. They taste just like the leaves, only crunchier. Chefs love them. Stop throwing them away! Use a sharp knife. A dull one will bruise the leaves, making them sad and weepy.
Bundle the bunch into a tight, neat pile. Use your non-knife hand to hold it. Curl your fingers under like a claw. This is the safest way. Your knuckles guide the blade. Your fingertips stay far, far away.
The Rocking Motion (It’s Not a Dance)
Don’t just stab at the board. That’s chaos. Use a rocking motion. Keep the tip of the knife on the cutting board. Push the handle down and forward. It’s a gentle seesaw, not an ax murder. Chop, rock, repeat.
Go slowly at first. Speed comes later. Rushing is the fastest way to slice a finger. And a bandage does not improve your guacamole’s presentation.
Now, a weird truth: garlic breath is real. But cilantro breath? Nobody talks about it. It’s fresh, green, and honestly, a little goofy. You’ll smell like a walking taco. Own it.
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