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- Keeping fresh coriander properly - that's how it lasts
- Fresh from the garden directly into the fridge - that's how it works
- This is how coriander dries in the air
- Coriander skillfully freeze - he holds for 12 months
- Tips & Tricks
Keeping fresh coriander properly - that's how it lasts
Delicious coriander leaves can be kept for some time. Durability options range from 14 days to 12 months. How it works in the refrigerator, dried or in the freezer, we explain here.
Fresh from the garden directly into the fridge - that's how it works
If there is no immediate need for the freshly harvested coriander in the kitchen, the spicy leaves can be perfectly kept in the fridge. How to do it right:
The coriander leaves stay fresh for 7 to 14 days in the fridge. Alternatively, put a plastic bag over it so that the leaves do not fade so quickly.
This is how coriander dries in the air
If the garden year comes to an end, harvest the last fresh Koriandertriebe in time. To keep the spice plant for a long time, the branches are simply dried in the air. That is how it goes:
Where there is a risk of sunbeams reaching the spice flakes, place a perforated paper bag over each fret. After drying, store the cilantro in the airtight container to consume it within the next 6 months.
Coriander skillfully freeze - he holds for 12 months
When frozen, leafy herbs lose their consistency and become soggy after thawing. Fresh coriander is no exception. To counter this shortcoming, we recommend the following trick:
If the coriander leaves are frozen hard, they can be stored in bags or cans in the freezer to save space.
Tips & Tricks
Do not throw away the roots of a coriander plant. In many Thai recipes this part of the spice plant finds a tasteful use, as in the classic, Tom Yam Gung '.
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