Drizzle a few crunchy mint leaves for your mojito or top a chickpea salad with some tender coriander leaves, herbs that can infuse a burst of freshness into any dish. However, to get this freshness from the leaves, the herbs need to be softened in the first place. Keeping herbs fresh is a task for many people. While leaving them outdoors will cause the leaves to droop, keeping them in the fridge won’t help much either. But, a solution is always there and this time, chef Vikas Khanna gave some much-needed tips for keeping herbs fresh for long. Through an Instagram video, the chef shows exactly how we can make herbs last longer. “Warning- This 27 seconds can save you a lot of flavor, freshness, and a few dollars,” he wrote in the caption. Watch:
In the video, Vikas Khanna suggests dipping the stem of the coriander in a cup of water. He also advises that one should properly wrap the leaf with a plastic bag and then place it in the refrigerator.
According to Vikas Khanna, this is “the best tip for keeping herbs fresh in the refrigerator for up to 8-10 days.” However, one must ensure that the water in the glass is changed every 48 hours to preserve the freshness of the herbs. “Thank me later,” added the chef.
Now that you know the trick to keeping your herbs from dying and keeping the aroma in them, let us make something out of fresh coriander leaves. What could be better than a cucumber and coriander smoothie to take advantage of the freshness this herb brings?
Our easy smoothie recipe requires just cucumber, coriander, and water. Here are the minimal steps to prepare for it.
Step – 1 Chop the cucumber and mix it with some fresh coriander leaves and water.
Step – 2 Pour the prepared juice into a glass and add a little pink salt and pepper.
Step – 3 Add some ice cubes and your cucumber and cilantro smoothie is ready. Take a sip for an instant feeling of refreshment.
Try this trick to preserve and keep herbs fresh for days.
