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Chef's Tip: Limp Veggies

June 15, 2020

Perking up wilted veggies

Winter veggies aren't always the best and sometimes we just leave them in the crisper a day or two too long. Before you bin them, try to freshen up those limp vegetables. Drop aging produce into a sink full of ice water and see if that doesn't breath some new life into it. Plants generally wilt due to water loss; ice water penetrates their cells to restore crispness. This technique works well with lettuce, kale, chard, carrots, radish, some herbs, asparagus and even beets.

For optimum storage:

Keep produce in perforated plastic bags in the produce drawer of the refrigerator.
Keep fruits and vegetables separate, in different drawers, because ethylene can build up in the fridge, causing spoilage.
When storing fresh herbs & asparagus, trim the ends, store upright in a glass of fresh water (like flowers in a vase) and cover loosely with a plastic bag.