Lemon verbena
Herbs
Refrigerator
What a wonderful aroma this herb has! It is a cross between lemon, orange and lemongrass. Its French name is verveine and this is how it is often known in the Netherlands too. You can make tea of the leaves. The herb is also delicious in salads and other dishes.
Preparation & storage
Storage
Preferably use the leaves the same day or store them in the fridge, in a bag or cling film, for 2 days at most.
You can also dry lemon verbena.
Dry it like this:
- Spread the leaves on a clean (dry) tea towel.
- Turn them over occasionally.
- Can you crumble them? Then they have dried. This can take about 2 weeks.
- Store the leaves in a sealable jar or container. Store in a cool, dry and dark place.
Prepare
Rinse the lemon verbena under the tap and drain it or pat it dry. You can make tea of the leaves. The herb is also delicious in salads and other dishes.
Storage times
Refrigerator: 2 days
Freezer: 12 months
Cleaning lemon verbena
See preparing.
Information
Cultivation and season
Tip
Lemon verbena flavour
Availability
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