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- Preserve parsley by freezing
- Harvest parsley at the right time
- Prepare parsley leaves
- So the leaves are frozen
- Parsley root should be stored dark and cool
- As long as parsley keeps in the freezer
- Use frozen parsley in the kitchen
- Tips & Tricks
Preserve parsley by freezing
Parsley can not be stored for long. If you have harvested too much parsley, you can either dry or freeze it. When drying, the aroma is almost completely lost. Therefore, freezing is the gentler storage option. Tips on how to freeze parsley and parsley root.
Parsley is hardy and can survive cold wintersHarvest parsley at the right time
Since parsley is most fragrant shortly before flowering in the second year, cut biennial plants directly above the ground in May or June.
Parsley roots spring up in late autumn. You can also leave them in the ground, as long as it is not frozen through.
Prepare parsley leaves
The leaves must be as dry as possible to freeze.
You can freeze the leaves uncut as a bundle. As a result, the aroma is better preserved.
So the leaves are frozen
Fill the parsley leaves preferably in small freezer bags that can be sealed airtight. In freezer containers usually remains too much air.
Press the filled freezer bags from the back to the front to allow the air to escape and seal them.
Label the pouch by name and the date on which you have frozen the parsley.
Parsley root should be stored dark and cool
Parsley root will last well if you store it in a very cool, dark place. However, the root should not be cleaned because it makes it wither faster and inedible.
When frozen, the parsley root loses the hearty aroma. If you still want to freeze parsley root, cut the cleaned root into small pieces and freeze them in the freezer bag.
The often recommended blanching is not necessary. It only reduces the cooking time later because the roots soften faster.
As long as parsley keeps in the freezer
Frozen parsley lasts for several months as long as the cold chain is not interrupted.
Use frozen parsley in the kitchen
Parsley from the freezer is so tender that it thaws very quickly. You only need to get them out of the refrigerator shortly before processing.
If you want to use the parsley for quark dishes, just stir in the frozen herbs. They thaw on their own.
If the parsley is scattered over potatoes, fish or other food, crumble the frozen herb with your fingers. Then give it over the dishes like fresh parsley.
Tips & Tricks
For many dishes you only need a little spice herb. To freeze parsley in small portions, use the ice cube container. Fill the individual cubes with chopped parsley and let them freeze through. Press the frozen cubes out of the container and store them in a freezer bag in the freezer.
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