Rejoice
03-19-2012, 03:47 PM
How to Store Parsley, Cilantro, and Other Fresh Herbs
Method
1 Snip off the bottom of the stems.
2 Make sure the leaves are completely dry. Better to hold off rinsing them until you're about to use them.
3 Fill a jar or a water glass partially with water and place the stem ends of the herbs into the water in the jar.
4 If you are storing the herbs in the refrigerator, cover loosely with a plastic bag. Cilantro loves cool temperatures and should be stored in the refrigerator. Parsley can be stored at room temperature or in the refrigerator. According to Harold McGee (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0684800012?ie=UTF8&tag=elisecom&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0684800012)http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=elisecom&l=as2&o=1&a=0684800012, basil is ideally stored at room temperature and not in the refrigerator, because it is susceptible to damage from cold.
5 Change the water after several days if the water starts to discolor.
Fresh parsley, cilantro, basil, and other fresh herbs can last up to 2 weeks or longer when stored this way.
http://www.elise.com/recipes/photos/store-parsley-cilantro-2.jpg
Method
1 Snip off the bottom of the stems.
2 Make sure the leaves are completely dry. Better to hold off rinsing them until you're about to use them.
3 Fill a jar or a water glass partially with water and place the stem ends of the herbs into the water in the jar.
4 If you are storing the herbs in the refrigerator, cover loosely with a plastic bag. Cilantro loves cool temperatures and should be stored in the refrigerator. Parsley can be stored at room temperature or in the refrigerator. According to Harold McGee (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0684800012?ie=UTF8&tag=elisecom&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0684800012)http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=elisecom&l=as2&o=1&a=0684800012, basil is ideally stored at room temperature and not in the refrigerator, because it is susceptible to damage from cold.
5 Change the water after several days if the water starts to discolor.
Fresh parsley, cilantro, basil, and other fresh herbs can last up to 2 weeks or longer when stored this way.
http://www.elise.com/recipes/photos/store-parsley-cilantro-2.jpg