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How to store spinach in the refrigerator in winter
Fresh spinach, served to the table, helps to diversify the taste of dishes. In the summertime, it is grown in the garden or bought from market vendors to be cooked later. However, not everyone knows how to preserve spinach for the winter. This becomes a necessity if a lot of greenery grows in the garden, which you cannot immediately use for cooking. After all, I want to use vitamins all year round.
How to store spinach: preparing greens
In order for the spinach to be stored for a long time, first process it appropriately, and only then do whatever you want with it. Turn on the water and carry out certain manipulations with the leaves:
- Fill a deep container with the liquid – a bowl or saucepan will do and rinse the spinach there from all dirt, sorting through the leaves with your hands.
- Remove the greens from the water, which should contain all the specks and debris. Now rinse the branches again thoroughly under the tap.
- Dry the spinach using paper towels. Place the leaves on them and leave everything for 20 minutes until the water droplets are completely dry.
How to store spinach in the refrigerator: recommendations
If desired, the dried herbs can be put into a saucepan, covered with a lid and placed in a dark place where it is cool enough. In this case, the spinach will be fresh for another 1-2 days. After the specified time has elapsed, you should not cook food with it.
How to store spinach in the refrigerator?
Warmth or sun exposure has a detrimental effect on cut greens. It is best to put it in the refrigerator. However, you need to take care of what to pack the spinach leaves in in advance. There are several options:
- Plastic container. Place fresh leaves in there and close the lid tightly. The greens will stay in this state for up to 3 weeks.
- Glass jar. Dry greens are poured into it, lightly tamping the branches, and covered with a lid. Their shelf life there is 2 weeks.
- Plastic bag. Before storing the spinach, it is wrapped in a dampened thick paper. The leaves are then placed in a bag and kept there fresh for up to 3 weeks.
- Ice cube trays. Chop the twigs. Divide the mass into molds and fill everything with water. While cooking, remove the spinach ice cube from the freezer, where they will be stored for the whole winter.
If you want to use greens from the refrigerator, and they look sluggish, then “revive” the leaves by placing them in a glass of cold water. At the same time, it is worth adding a small spoonful of vinegar there. Otherwise, follow these guidelines and enjoy the spinach flavor all year round.
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