How to Store Fresh Herbs
Herbs tend to be expensive, and you usually have to buy more than you need for one dish. Make the most of your hard-earned cash by keeping your herbs fresh as long as possible. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Wash herbs in cool water. Remove dead stems and leaves. Snip ends.
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Gently pat dry.
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Place stems in container filled with water but avoid submerging the leaves.
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Cover with a plastic bag or plastic wrap.
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Refrigerate. Change water if it becomes murky.
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Tips & Warnings
Most fresh herbs will last more than a week when stored this way.
Do not store basil this way. Leave it uncovered and unrefrigerated.
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Comments
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cbohnel
Mar 10, 2010
I often purchase fresh herbs in the winter when my herb garden is dormant. I have wasted so much $$ on the "bunches" of herbs in the supermarket all of which were not needed at the time. They are usually useless in 2 days. I can't believe I never thought of something so simple! Thanks eHow!
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Ashlee Nixon
Jan 19, 2009
Perfect! This is just what I was looking for before I invested in an indoor herb growing kit! Thanks!
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Ashlee Nixon
Jan 19, 2009
Perfect! This is just what I was looking for before I invested in an indoor herb growing kit! Thanks!
