How do I store fresh basil without ended up having mould?
I was told not to store to the fridge, and I thought it was a good idea to wrap with kitchen towel. The humidity of the Philippines is high too.
by soleful_smak
11 Comments
dover_oxide
Drying it usually helps but there’s no way to keep it fresh for super long because basil does age if you don’t dry and keep it in a sealed container
some1sbuddy
If it’s still on the stems you can put it in a glass of water, kinda like a bouquet.
VikingRaiderPrimce
freeze it?
Verix19
Fresh herbs won’t last very long, but moisture is what spoils food, keep them dry and cool for peak longevity 👍
LetUsCalmDown
Make pesto. Spoon into ice trays and freeze. Pop out and store in a freezer bag.
Kdubs3235
Wrap in a wet paper towel and put in a glass with a little bit of water. Keep out of the refrigerator. It will wilt and turn brown under 45F or so.
Fuzzy_Welcome8348
U can’t store it for very long, I’m still trying to figure this out myself. Just buy in small increments so u use it before it goes to waste/bad
serratia05
Haven’t tried the hack I used for green onions and scallion which is wrapping it completely in aluminum foil. IDK if it will work but you might want to give it a try?
T_J_Rain
Plant a window box of basil.
xexxe-
If you have a vacuum sealer, you can seal it and then put it in the freezer
11 Comments
Drying it usually helps but there’s no way to keep it fresh for super long because basil does age if you don’t dry and keep it in a sealed container
If it’s still on the stems you can put it in a glass of water, kinda like a bouquet.
freeze it?
Fresh herbs won’t last very long, but moisture is what spoils food, keep them dry and cool for peak longevity 👍
Make pesto. Spoon into ice trays and freeze. Pop out and store in a freezer bag.
Wrap in a wet paper towel and put in a glass with a little bit of water. Keep out of the refrigerator. It will wilt and turn brown under 45F or so.
U can’t store it for very long, I’m still trying to figure this out myself. Just buy in small increments so u use it before it goes to waste/bad
Haven’t tried the hack I used for green onions and scallion which is wrapping it completely in aluminum foil. IDK if it will work but you might want to give it a try?
Plant a window box of basil.
If you have a vacuum sealer, you can seal it and then put it in the freezer
Don’t refrigerate it!!!! Common mistake
Leave in counter in a glass of water