Hello, we love to cook with fresh herbs all the time, we get them from the local grocer but the herbs only last a couple of days before they turn black and we have to throw them. Does any one has a technique you use to keep them fresh longer in the refrigerator?
2007-01-21 12:51:50 · 10 answers · asked by Suntoosoon 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
I wrap a paper towel around parsley and cilantro and put them in the bottom of the fridge. I think that they turn black and slimy sooner when the leaves are wet (like in a plastic bag) With most other herbs, like basil, I keep a few inches of water in a glass and put them in the top of the fridge (like a bouquet of flowers). If you don't let the water in the glass dry up, it will keep a long time.
2007-01-21 13:23:12 · answer #1 · answered by doug k 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Basil wont' keep hardly at all. Best to pluck it fresh from a bush. (EASY to grow in a pot)
The other 3 can be stuck in a glass of water and put in the fridge. They still wont' last over a week.
And buy the freshest you can find when you buy fresh herbs. Check the cut ends to be sure they haven't browned. Brown = old.
2007-01-21 13:29:24 · answer #2 · answered by Sugar Pie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I actually freeze mine. I love using fresh dill through out the year as the dried is AWFUL. I just put the fresh spriggs in a food processor (or you can chop by hand) and then put in a glass jar with a bit of fruit freeze to keep them fresh. I use a glass jar as I have found they get dry in a freezer bag. Grow your own in summer in a garden or just a few clay pots and enjoy year round!
2007-01-21 13:03:26 · answer #3 · answered by Baby boy arrived March 7th! 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I was thinking if I use a food prossesor with herb of choice and EVOO to make a paste would that keep longer
2015-01-22 21:57:27 · answer #4 · answered by LIFE IS A BEACH 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well...
if you keep vegetables wrapped in plastic bags, it'll last longer than usual ( a study has been done )
should work for herbs ( in this case, air tight containers )
also, by having a lump of coal in the fridge will eliminate odours from your fridge...
2007-01-21 12:59:31 · answer #5 · answered by Arez 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Put them in a glass of h2o-like you would flowers. Herbs are very hearty when they are still growing so why not plant a few in a window pot, instead?!
2007-01-21 12:57:30 · answer #6 · answered by j9 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i usually dampen a paper towel, roll it over the herbs and put it in a plastic bag in the fridge.
2007-01-21 13:04:54 · answer #7 · answered by skizdanielle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can wrap the cilantro in aluminum foil. I do this and it lasts longer than when it's in a plastic bag.
2007-01-21 13:17:46 · answer #8 · answered by gina c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put them in the freezer. When you know you are going to need them, take the desired portion out a couple hours before use, and put them in the refrigerator to thaw.
2007-01-21 13:24:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I wrap mine in a damp paper towel, and then put them in a plastic baggie.
They last awhile longer.
2007-01-21 13:14:05 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋