Preserving Parsley: Make Your Own Dried Parsley Flakes
How to Keep Parsley Fresh Longer! Learn to make your own dried parsley flakes for amazing flavor~
Worried about your fresh parsley wilting too quickly? This easy guide shows you how to make and store your own dried parsley flakes at home! Capture the vibrant, aromatic essence of fresh parsley to elevate your dishes. A super simple parsley preservation method brought to you by ‘Every Recipe in the World’ and ‘10,000 Recipes’.
Essential Ingredients- 1 bunch fresh parsley
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, wash the parsley thoroughly. Fill a glass with fresh water and place the parsley stems into the water, ensuring the leafy parts stay above the water level. This helps the parsley absorb moisture and stay crisp.
Step 2
Cover the parsley, including the glass, with a plastic bag. This minimizes air circulation, reduces moisture loss, and helps maintain its freshness for a longer period. Store it in the refrigerator like this to keep both the stems and leaves fresh.
Step 3
Now, let’s make parsley flakes. Carefully pick off the fresh leaves from the parsley. Using a sharp knife, mince the leaves as finely as possible. The finer you mince them, the smoother your dried parsley flakes will be.
Step 4
Place the finely minced parsley into a clean cheesecloth or a fine-mesh sieve. Under running cold water, gently rub and squeeze the parsley through the cloth to extract the moisture. This process is similar to juicing, and by removing as much water as possible, the parsley will dry better, resulting in higher quality flakes. Store the dried parsley flakes in an airtight container in the freezer. You can then use these aromatic flakes to enhance the flavor of your pasta, salads, steaks, and many other dishes!
