A kitchen without parsley would not be worthy of merit! Not surprisingly, this aromatic plant blends harmoniously with many foods, enhancing their flavor and giving freshness. Today we will discover how to preserve parsley for a long time so as not to waste even a leaf.
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Ingrediants
- 300 g of parsley
Materials Needed
- Freezer bag
- Hermetic tray
- Salad spinner
Preparation
Some information on parsley
In botany, parsley is known as Petroselinum sativum.
It is an "aromatic herb rich in vitamins (ascorbic acid, carotenoids and tocopherol) and minerals (calcium, iron, sulfur, copper, phosphorus). Parsley boasts diuretic, carminative and emmenagogic properties (to combat problems related to the menstrual cycle) , vasodilators and remineralizers.
In addition, chewing a few leaves of parsley seems to be a good remedy for fighting halitosis.
Due to its properties, it is used to treat water retention, anemia, dyspepsia, gout and liver disorders.
Parsley is contraindicated in pregnancy, and in the presence of renal inflammation, edema and renal and cardiac dysfunction.- Remove the leaves from each bunch of parsley, removing the stalk and the hardest parts.
- Collect the leaves in a container, add fresh water and a tablespoon of baking soda (disinfectant and antimicrobial agent), massaging the leaves with your hands to remove any traces of earth or impurities.
- Rinse the parsley several times in cold water.
- Collect the parsley in a salad spinner to dry the leaves and remove excess water.
Storage in the fridge
At this stage, the parsley can be kept in the fridge for 2-3 days, in a plastic bag. Those who want to extend the shelf life for a few days can immerse the parsley stalks in a jar of water and keep it in the fridge for a week.- Collect the parsley in a plastic bag, eliminating excess air.
- Place the bag with the parsley in the freezer for about an hour: when it is frozen, chop it with your hands to break the leaves and reduce them into small pieces.
- At this point, it is possible to transfer the frozen chopped parsley to a plastic tray to take up less space and to make the herb easier to dose.
- It can be stored in the freezer for 12 months, at a temperature of -18 ° C.
Alice's comment - PersonalCooker
With this video I would also like to convey the habit of enriching food more and more with parsley: a good way to combine the useful with the pleasure, preparing delicious and fresh dishes, making a gift to our health.Nutritional values and Health Comment on the recipe
