Chives
Now in season
Herbs
Refrigerator
The origin of chives is in China, but today they are grown in Europe and America. Wild chives can be found in Belgium and the Netherlands. The plant belongs to the garlic family and is related to bulbous plants such as onion, leek and garlic. Chives have a delicate onion flavour, but are also used to add colour to dishes.
Preparation & storage
Store
Set chives as a plant in the windowsill. Water the plant every other day.
A bunch of chives can be kept in damp kitchen paper in the fridge for 1-2 days.
In the freezer (at a minimum of -18°C) you can store chives in a tightly closed plastic bag for up to 12 months.
Preparation
Use the whole sprite, even the flowers are edible.
Chives are delicious in almost any dish. Do not heat chives as they will lose their flavour.
It is best to finely chop the chives shortly before serving and subtly add them to the dish.
Storage times
Refrigerator: 1-2 days
Freezer: 12 months
Preparation times
None, you use this herb cold or add it to a dish at the very last moment.
Cleaning chives
Wash fresh herbs under running water before use.
Information
Grow chives yourself
Cultivation and season of chives
Tip
Chive flavour
Recipes with Chives
More recipes
Quinoa salad with orange, pistachio and dates
225gr vegetables p.p. & 125gr fruit p.p.
Cucumber rolls with salmon
50gr vegetables p.p.
Spinach stew from the Healthy Dutchies
225gr vegetables p.p. & 75gr fruit p.p.
Availability
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