Storing Curry Leaves
I use curry leaves a lot. It is one of the main ingredients found in Maldivian cooking. In the market its usually sold in big bunches so once I buy it I have to find ways to store it so it stays for longer periods.
Method 1.
Pull the leaves off its step, just hold at the end of the sprig and pull towards the tip of the sprigs, the leaves will pull off easily.
Wash well and spread on a towel or kitchen paper and leave to dry.
Once dry store in a clean dry glass bottle, dont back too tight.
Will keep well for 2 weeks.
Method 2.
Clean and dry the leaves as mentioned in method 1.
Once dry, take a zip-lock freezer bag, size depends on how many leaves you have. Store the leaves in the bag, loosely and place them flat are in the freezer.
Once the leaves are frozen you can store them neatly in any area of the freezer. Can be stored like this for months.
This is really a useful post. I usually follow the second method. Will try the first method now.
ReplyDeleteI guess the same method can be applied to other fresh herbs too?
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, Nammi.
useful post
ReplyDeleteLove that second method.This is how i store my curry leaves too.
ReplyDeleteNice and useful post Nammi...thanks!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your week :D
I never saw curry leaves before! They don't sell them here! I wish they did. They remind me of bay leaves.
ReplyDeleteUseful info dear........thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteVery useful... hope I will find curry leaves in Holland one day :)
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