Today's supermarkets often have a great selection of fresh herbs, but they're typically sold in bundles that are so large that they're hard to use before they spoil. But many varieties of fresh herbs can be easily kept alive in the refrigerator for weeks. Just make a little room in the fridge and follow these steps to start getting more mileage out of those large bundles of fresh herbs.
Instructions
1. First, select and set aside the herbs that have fairly long stems. This technique will only work with these types of herbs. Examples of long-stemmed herbs include dill, cilantro, parsley and basil.
2. Wash the herbs thoroughly and pat them dry with paper towels or dishtowels.
3. Fill a glass or jar with water. Arrange your herbs in one or more glasses or jars with the leaves above the water line and the cut stems down in the water.
4. Put the containers in the refrigerator and cover them loosely with a plastic grocery bag. A paper bag would also work as a cover, but zip-top bags and other less porous coverings should be avoided.
5. Check your herbs regularly and change the water about every three days. They should stay relatively fresh for at least three weeks.
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