How to Store Fresh Herbs » Preserving and Extending the Life of Your Herbs

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 23 ธ.ค. 2024

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  • @magicalmystery1964
    @magicalmystery1964 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    And if they do still manage to wilt, toss them in the stock! Thanks so much! Food waste is such a problem in modern society. It is nice to see a chef that addresses it.

  • @mariarefo7267
    @mariarefo7267 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    When I buy parsley, cilantro(coriander?) rocket, celery leaves & stalks/stems I rinse them all very well & let them drain/Ishake) and then leave in a colander in the fridge to dry off moist of the moisture - a salad spinner would do all this in a minute. Even if I leave it overnight to get this done.
    Then I put all these - sometimes stems kept depends for the purpose that I am going to use them for. Parsley freezes well-these I use for falafel / meat balls & soups they defrost super quick . I haven't tried freezing the rest.
    The rest I put in airtight containers - no water should be left inside - then...... I put a DRY paper towel inside the airtight container **just on top of the herbs no need to wrap anything *** and this works great! You can also use a DRY cloth towel. I kinda do the same thing for salad ingredients as I cook for one. All the ingredients are ready, washed & fresh. A carrot/beet/turnip grated or some veggies already cooked like broccoli/zucchini or any veggie that will have too much moisture, I do the same or after a day or two I just leave the lid open in the fridge. But a paper towel in an airtight container is the bomb!!!!

    • @komitaskomitaskomitas
      @komitaskomitaskomitas ปีที่แล้ว

      Do you leave different types of herbs in the same airtight container?

  • @isabelab6851
    @isabelab6851 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I started doing that with my Puerto Rican sofrito...i got a baby food cube freezer tray and it works great!

  • @championkathryn9936
    @championkathryn9936 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Or you could hang the harder herbs upside down somewhere in a part of your home that doesn't have too much moisture, like your living room. I did it with my thyme...worked a treat 😁👍💖🌿

  • @evajoo6318
    @evajoo6318 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I learn so many great techniques from you. Thanks so much for sharing your wealth of knowledge!

  • @pinkeeish
    @pinkeeish ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks! Will try these for next time

  • @gordon9909
    @gordon9909 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Billy, thanks you’re a master....love your stuff. Keep it coming

  • @bootslawless
    @bootslawless 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent! I have a tendency to buy loads of herbs for one recipe then never use them again. I felt horrible tossing them out but I won't have to do that anymore thanks to that icecube trick! I'm going to make ice cube blends of the herbs I use the most just to keep on hand, that way I won't need to purchase any when I only need a small amount. Very cool, thank you!

  • @claudiaheyman103
    @claudiaheyman103 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you!! Great tips!!

  • @dilyanaaleksandrova2541
    @dilyanaaleksandrova2541 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Extraordinary!! I ❤️ it!

  • @ExquisiteMary
    @ExquisiteMary 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    THANK YOU CHEF :)

  • @ToshaB21
    @ToshaB21 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you! I needed this information.

  • @helenaaguiar392
    @helenaaguiar392 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for share this 🥰🥰

  • @user-nj1nc8di5j
    @user-nj1nc8di5j 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like your kitchen

  • @bettyspencer3120
    @bettyspencer3120 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why didn't you leave a link to find ice cube trays with lids? I've never seen them before, anywhere! But, your video has good info!

  • @pavelow235
    @pavelow235 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Have any videos on running an herb garden?

  • @donnagauthier5356
    @donnagauthier5356 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    how long can you keep dried willow, devils club, I've had mine stored for a year or so, are they still usable in my herbal salves and tinctures?

  • @comesahorseman
    @comesahorseman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Keep a small clump or two of chives growing on the kitchen windowsill, they'll happily grow indoors.

  • @kazimirpwn
    @kazimirpwn 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    great video! is it unlisted or what? so little vievs for such a big channel

  • @femalecrusader8389
    @femalecrusader8389 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I came across a blog that had fresh herbs in jars with a brine recipe. If this is a way for any herb can you show a video with what brine to each herb.

  • @annapesceanscaia1598
    @annapesceanscaia1598 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you. Tell me please, if I make pesto from basil and rest of ingredients with olive oil I should keep it in the fridge only or I can store them on the shelve? Basil pesto is sold in the shops, so how can I it can be canned? I can dried tomatoes in olive oil and eggplant, Italian style, and store the on the shelve, so can basil pesto be kept the same way?

    • @1Mandible
      @1Mandible ปีที่แล้ว

      I freeze mine. Separate it out into small servings and freeze for individual use. You would probably want to pressure can it by guidelines depending on ingredients

  • @Maplecook
    @Maplecook 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have basil in my kitchen that is nearly a month old, and still alive. I just keep them in water, like cut flowers. haha

    • @LL-rx8un
      @LL-rx8un 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      i do too- but the basil bugs always get to it :(

    • @Maplecook
      @Maplecook 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LL-rx8un Oh, that sucks. =(
      That was a problem for me when I grew basil outside, but inside, the bugs have a tougher time reaching the plants. And if they do? I just chuck 'em and get a new bunch. haha

    • @faithboudreau5904
      @faithboudreau5904 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Basil does stay longer for me in water (like flowers) on my counter. It is the only cut herb I do not refrigerate.

    • @Maplecook
      @Maplecook 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@faithboudreau5904 Cheers, Faith! We are like minds indeed! =)

  • @patriciawhite1206
    @patriciawhite1206 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Make sure you have very clean water when soaking cilantro they suck up impurities..

  • @garfield411
    @garfield411 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where did you get the tray at

  • @theartstraveler
    @theartstraveler 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great information from the Sexiest Chef Alive!

  • @fozzymandias
    @fozzymandias 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    first