How To Keep Your Herbs Fresh: Parsley #howto #fridge #parsley, by Elena Besser on YouTube. 1 min.
- Video length
- 1 min
- Time to do it
- 5 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 7
What you need
Steps
Fill a large bowl with very cold water. Put the parsley in and let it sit so dirt and sand fall to the bottom.
Lift the parsley out of the water rather than pouring it out, so the grit stays behind in the bowl.
Shake off the excess water gently, then lay the parsley on a sheet of paper towel.
Roll the parsley up in the paper towel so the leaves are wrapped but not crushed.
Slide the wrapped bundle into a plastic or reusable bag and seal it loosely.
Write the date on the bag with a marker if you want to track how long it has been stored.
Put the bag in the fridge. Check it every few days and swap the paper towel for a dry one to keep the parsley crisp.
Tips and common mistakes
Lift the herbs out of the washing bowl instead of tipping it, or the sand you just washed off will settle back on the leaves.
Change the paper towel every few days. A wet towel traps moisture and speeds up wilting.
Keep the bag loosely closed. Some airflow helps stop condensation from building up.
Questions
Do I need to dry the parsley completely before wrapping it?
No. Shake off the heavy water and wrap it slightly damp. The paper towel handles the rest of the moisture.
How long will the parsley last?
With the paper towel changed every few days, it can stay fresh for up to two weeks in the fridge.
Does this work for other herbs?
The same washing and paper towel method works for similar leafy herbs like cilantro and dill.
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