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An excellent idea for keeping coriander, dill and parsley fresh for a long time. This is how I stored herbs to keep them fresh for a long time. They smell and taste like freshly picked.
- Wash the herbs in cold water. My mother even adds a little vinegar to the water (about 1/2 a glass per pot of water).
- Let them drain well
- Spread a clean towel or dishcloth and lay the herbs on it
- Let dry for at least 90 minutes
- Chop – the herbs must be dry
- Place a paper on the bottom of a glass jar, layer the herbs and cover with plastic wrap
- Keep them in the refrigerator; just open it and you’ll have beautiful fresh, fragrant herbs
How to keep dill for months
Dill is a very useful herb that often grows in our garden without us deliberately planting it. This aromatic herb is a powerful natural remedy for issues such as weight problems — because it can speed up the metabolism — as well as insomnia, bloating, high blood pressure, and gastritis, and it also significantly helps with kidney diseases. In fact, some studies even state that dill is an effective remedy for headaches.
Besides health benefits, dill is also very useful in cooking. It can greatly season meat and give dishes a unique flavor. It’s also excellent in the popular thickened dill sauce.
But how can you make dill stay fresh and tasty after picking? A simple way to keep it in perfect condition even without freezing!
How to keep dill fresh without freezing?
- First thoroughly rinse the dill and then dry it – the herb should not be at all wet.
- Containers – ideally glass – wash them and dry them thoroughly.
- Then cut off the coarse stem from the dill and place it into the container.
- Close the container and store it in the refrigerator.
- When you need dill, simply take out as much as you need.
- You can store dill this way for 2-3 months.
- How to keep dill even longer?
- First wash the dill, let it dry a little and chop it finely. Remove the hard parts of the stem, place the dill into a glass jar, press it down with your fingers and pour vinegar over it.
Then cover the top of the jar with cling film or cellophane and secure it with a rubber band. Dill stored this way is excellent for sauces, soups or specialties like goulash. Before use, strain and rinse.
