HOW TO
Dry Chives?
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EASY!
Chives are the easiest herb to grow and the easiest to dry!
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Below are what a young bunch of chives looks like in the herb garden in the spring.
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USAGE
Chives have a mild onion-type flavor. Because of that, they are ideal for recipes requiring a garnish that has a pretty green color.
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EXAMPLE
Here is a baked potato I made earlier with chives sprinkled on top!
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Harvesting
Use your kitchen scissors or a sharp knife and grab a loose bundle of chives.
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CLEANING
Holding onto the bunches of chives, rinse well with running water.
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Chopping
Line up the chives and cut them into small pieces.
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DRYING
The quickest, easiest and best way is to preserve this herb by oven-drying it
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MORE?
Two other popular ways of preserving this herb are freezing chives or to air dry them.
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