We were recently asked a very good question on one of my favorite topics: herbs. What is the best way to keep cut herbs fresh?
There are MANY suggestions out there for this, but I have found the following to be the best methods, told to us by herb experts at The Growers Exchange.
1. Clean and wrap them. Wash herbs well:
swish them around in a large bowl of cool water to remove dirt and dust
from the leaves, lift them out of the water, shake off any excess water, dry them in a salad spinner or pat them dry with paper towels, roll them up in clean
and dry paper towels, and store them thus wrapped in a plastic bag in
the fridge. Herbs treated this way will keep very well for at least a
week.
2. Store them like flowers. Put a bunch of herbs in a vase or jar of water as you would flowers. Cover loosely with a plastic bag and put in the fridge. Herbs kept this way will keep several days; the better they are covered with plastic so they don't dry out, the longer they will keep. 3. Tupperware! Store the fresh herbs in a tupperware container. Wash the herbs the same as above, put a centimeter of water in the bottom of a dish and cover! Herbs will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks or until they get wilty. Of course, there are other long term ways to save your fresh summer herbs for the winter |
1. Freeze Them in Water: Wash them, chop them, divide them into
portions and put them in an ice cube tray with a little bit of water. You can also put them in ziplock bags and freeze them. This is a good method for using in soups. Basil is particularly good for freezing. 2. Freeze them in Oil: Follow the same instructions as above, just substitute oil. This is a better method for sauteed herbs or cooking
Here are some more tips and tricks from one of my favorite bloggers, Margaret Roach. And thanks for the questions, Triple Threat Mommy!
-Katie |
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