Have you got too much arugula and can't use it all at once? No problem. You can easily store it for a few days.
Arugula is a very he althy and now extremely popular leafy vegetable. It convinces above all with its spicy, slightly hot taste. As is generally the case with vegetables, rocket, which is the German term for rocket, tastes best fresh. The fresher the lettuce, the more valuable vitamins and nutrients it contains.
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Growing arugula yourself and using it fresh from the garden is always the best option. Otherwise, you can buy arugula in bowls in stores. You don't always need the full amount to prepare a dish. It would be a shame to throw away the rest. But how should leafy greens be stored to keep them fresh for as long as possible?
How to properly store arugula
We have to say one thing right away: you can't and shouldn't store arugula for a long time. This is basically the case with lettuce, no matter what variety it is. Lettuce wilts quickly and also loses its he althy ingredients and flavor. You cannot store the rocket for longer than two to three days. The best way to do this is as follows.
- It is important that you clean the lettuce before storing it. This is how you remove any putrefactive agents that could lead to faster spoilage.
- Drain the lettuce well. Do not use a salad spinner to dry. In this he could be damaged and thus wither faster.
- Remove yellow leaves and leaves with brown spots.
- Wrap the arugula loosely in a damp cloth and place in the crisper in a plastic bag or sealable container.
When storing, it is also important that the lettuce is not pressed down by other foods. This is the only way to keep it fresh for a few days and avoid bruises.