Celery is one of the most important ingredients for a hearty soup or a nice stew. A frozen supply always comes in handy.
Celery greens freeze easily
Celery green - dash of color and flavor carrier in every stew
In autumn, around September, the celeriac in the garden is ripe and can be harvested. Since the tubers give good yields, you can always process large portions and thus create a winter supply. Both the tubers and the green leaves can be stored separately in the freezer for months, either raw or already processed. If you only want to process celery greens, you can use celery leaves. This does not develop a large tuber, but only strong stalks with many leaves. The spicy vegetables are prepared for the freezer in just a few simple steps.
Prepare celery greens for cold sleep
You should always freeze the spiced vegetables clean and dry so that the tender leaves do not clump together when freezing. Portion the frozen food. This makes it easier to use. Use the following steps to prepare:
- Wash the greens thoroughly under running water, shake them dry and place the leaves and stems on a tea towel.
- Allow the celery greens to air dry for about an hour. Turn it several times.
- Then check before further processing whether there is still a lot of moisture. It may have to be dried with a kitchen towel.
- Pluck the leaves from the stems and cut the leaves into appetizing strips.
- The stalks can also be used for a vegetable broth. Cut these into bite-sized pieces. You can freeze smaller shoots whole.
- Fill the leaves and stems into suitable containers, such as cans or freezer bags. Containers should be airtight as celery has a strong aroma.
The celery is already frozen after two hours and can now be used as required. The frozen food will keep in the chest for several months.
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