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Storing Cut Fennel - Tip of the Day

by Monika Bartyzel, Posted Sep 18th 2009 @ 9:00AM

Fennel needs more than just an airtight container if you want it to last once its been cut.


bulbs of fennel
Bulbs of fennel.
Photo: clayirving, Flickr
Fennel bulbs have some heft, so it's easy to have some left over after prepping a meal. Rather than just throwing the remnants in a container in the fridge, give the bulbs a little extra love to get the most out of your fennel leftovers. The easiest tip comes from BBC's Good Food, which suggests wrapping the fennel in a damp paper towel, throwing it in a perforated bag and storing in the fridge for up to three days.

If three days is not enough, you can blanch, cold-bath and freeze cut bulbs as Garden Guides suggests. Just keep in mind that fresh always tastes best!

Filed Under: Tip of the Day, Ingredients
Tags: fennel, fresh fennel, FreshFennel, storing fennel, storing fresh-cut fennel, storing herbs, StoringFennel, StoringFresh-cutFennel, StoringHerbs, vegetables

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