Life of the Parsley (and other fresh herbs)
May 04, 2020 at 05:30 AM
Categories: Food Fresh Herbs
While there are various methods out there to elongate the life of the parsley, I find solace in making them last a week max. I am not a fan of storing fresh herbs any longer than that anyway, and hence I don’t feel the need to spend a lot of effort on preserving these (e.g. the very common vase method).
Instead, here is how I store my parsley and trust me it works wonderfully.
- Thoroughly wash the parsley in a colander. Make sure to remove all dirt and also discard any bad leaves.
- Lay out a flat cloth or drying mat with ample space
- Spread out the parsley on the mat. I also trim away the stems at this point
- Let it dry completely. Usually I leave for three to four hours to ensure not a drop of water remains
- Chop or store whole in an airtight glass container
If you store your parsley following the technique above, it easily lasts between 12-14 days even.
You can also store cilantro, mint and basil using the same method.
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