How to dry rocket gently
When drying rocket and other herbs, it is of course always about preserving the valuable ingredients as much as possible. Rocket is rich in vitamins A, C, E and K as well as B vitamins, some minerals (such as iron, zinc, potassium, calcium and phosphorus) and antioxidants. So it would be a real shame to thoughtlessly give these fabrics away. For this reason, it is advisable to air dry arugula only, not in the oven, as is conceivable with other herbs and vegetables.
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- Store rocket properly for longer freshness
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Here is our step-by-step guide to air-drying arugula:
- Wash the arugula thoroughly with warm water.
- Carefully dry the herbs - it is up to you whether you dab them with kitchen paper or shake them in a sieve.
- Tie the arugula branches together in a bundle with a piece of string.
- Hang the bundle upside down in a dry and warm place to dry.
- Wait seven to ten days.
- Carefully remove the bundle and check that the leaves are actually dry. If they rustle a lot to the touch, you are dealing with dry rocket.
- Pluck the leaves from the stems.
- Chop the arugula or rub it through a sieve instead. The second is often the faster method.
Note: When dried, rocket does not taste as intense as when fresh. But salads, pasta and various potato dishes can be refined with dried rocket.
Store dried arugula properly
Fill your dried rocket into an airtight jar. A screw-top jar or a simple jam jar can be considered - provided it is absolutely clean and dry.
Tips
Ideally, you should use a darker glass to improve protection from light and to be able to leave the vessel outside of the cupboards or pantry.
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