Drying arugula - the right method and practical tips

Drying arugula - the right method and practical tips

How to dry rocket gently

When drying rocket and other herbs, it is of course always a question of 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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Here is our step-by-step guide to air-drying arugula:

  1. Wash the arugula thoroughly with warm water.
  2. Carefully dry off the herbs - it is up to you whether you dab it with kitchen paper or shake it in a colander.
  3. Tie the arugula branches together in a bundle with a string.
  4. Hang the bundle upside down to dry in a dry and warm place.
  5. Wait seven to ten days.
  6. 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.
  7. Pluck the leaves from the stems.
  8. 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

Pour 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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