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Do you like aromatic herbs?

I love it too! I put it in all my dishes!

Nothing like herbs to spice up and enhance a good little home-made dish.

The only concern is that fresh herbs tend to rot very quickly ...

And this, even if you take care to put them in the refrigerator!

Luckily, a cook friend told me his tip for keep aromatic herbs much longer.

Thanks to this technique, you will be able to keep your fresh herbs for 3 weeks easily!

And this trick works just as well for store-bought ones as well as those picked from your garden. Look :

Tender or robust herbs?

To best preserve an aromatic herb, you must first know if it is an herb tender Where robust.

- so-called "tender" herbs have a flexible stem and leaves. This is the case with cilantro, parsley, basil, tarragon, chives, dill, chervil and sorrel.

- so-called "robust" herbs have a rigid stem. This is the case with rosemary, thyme, lemon thyme, marjoram, oregano, sage, bay leaf and savory.

Washing herbs

The best way to wash aromatic herbs is to run them under cool water.

Then, in order not to damage them and remove all the water, it is best to use a salad spinner.

Washing and spinning easily and quickly removes any dirt or bacteria that accelerates the decomposition of herbs.

This is especially true for herbs with tender leaves.

Storing tender herbs

For tender herbs: parsley, cilantro, basil, tarragon, mint and dill.

Once your tender aromatic herbs have been washed and wrung out, cut off the base of the stems and remove any yellowed or wilted leaves.

Then put the herbs in a large jar with about 2 to 3 cm of water.

For the parsley and the coriander, cover the jar with a zippered freezer bag or with stretch wrap, but without squeezing the herbs too tightly, as in the photo above.

All you have to do is put the jar in the fridge. If your jar is large enough, you can close the lid to cover the herbs.

On the other hand, to preserve the basil, do not cover the leaves and place the jar in a lighted place, but without direct exposure to sunlight.

Also remember to change the water in the jar if it changes color or the water becomes cloudy.

Storing robust herbs

For robust herbs: rosemary, thyme, oregano, marjoram, sage, savory and chives.

Arrange the herbs in a single layer and lengthwise on a lightly moistened piece of paper towel.

Then roll the piece of paper towel with the herbs inside, as in the photo above.

Put this roll in a zip lock freezer bag, or wrap it in plastic wrap.

All you have to do is put your herbal rolls in the fridge.

Results

And there you have it, you now know the pro method to keep your aromatic herbs longer :-)

No more wasting your money on herbs that rot in the back of the fridge!

Thanks to this method used by cooking professionals, your aromatic herbs can be kept very fresh. up to 3 weeks.

All you have to do is get in the kitchen and prepare a delicious home-made dish.

You do not know which aromatic herbs to use in your dishes? Here is the guide so you don't get confused.

How long can you keep herbs?

Here is the list of the most used aromatic herbs, with their average shelf life thanks to this preservation technique:

Tender herbs:

- parsley : Three weeks

- dill : Three weeks

- coriander : Three weeks

- mint : 2 weeks

- tarragon : Three weeks

- basil : 2 weeks

Robust herbs:

- rosemary : Three weeks

- oregano : 2 weeks

- thyme : 2 weeks

- sage : 2 weeks

- savory : 2 weeks

- chive : 1 week

Good to know : If some of the leaves of your aromatic herbs are starting to turn brown, or their stems become brittle and have mold spots, they should be discarded to avoid contaminating the others.

How do you grow fresh herbs indoors?

Of course, the best way to have fresh aromatic herbs is to pick them directly from a vegetable garden.

Except that we are not all lucky enough to have a green thumb ...

Not to mention the outdoor space needed to grow aromatic herbs in a vegetable garden.

Fortunately, know that you can easily grow herbs in your home or apartment! The easy tutorial is here.

Your turn...

Have you tried this pro tip to keep your herbs fresh longer? Tell us in the comments if it was effective. We can't wait to hear from you!

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Storing Fresh Herbs: A Foolproof Tip.

Keep Herbs Fresh Easily by Freezing them.