Do You Wash Herbs Before Drying?

You can definitely give the herbs a wash in cool water prior to drying, just be sure to gently shake off the excess moisture, and remove any wilted leaves, spots, insects, or other unsavory elements. I find air drying to be the easiest method and this can be accomplished in a few different ways.

How do you clean herbs before drying them?

Rinse herbs under cool running water, turning constantly until thoroughly clean. Let herbs drip-dry for a moment over the sink. “Hard herbs,” like parsley, have woody stems and are much tougher, so they can be spun dry in a salad spinner. Check for and remove any remaining damaged leaves.

Why do we wash and dry your herbs?

Washing your herbs is a wise choice to ensure that you get rid of nasty germs that can lead to decay. Thoroughly wash them first using your salad spinner and dry them off using paper towels to take out excess moisture.