How to Freeze Fresh Chives
 
 
It's incredibly easy to freeze fresh chives, so you can preserve the harvest whenever you have a glut of this flavourful herb.
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Recipe type: Preserving
Ingredients
  • Bunch of home-grown or bought chives
Instructions
  1. Line a baking tray with baking paper and leave aside.
  2. Gently wash and pat dry fresh herbs to remove dirt or grit. Remove any withered, blackened or dried out sections and chop to desired length.
  3. Lay chopped herb on prepared baking tray in a single, even layer. Flash freeze by laying flat in freezer for 1-2 hours or until completely frozen.
  4. Transfer to sealed glass containers and keep in freezer for up to 3 months.
Notes
Use frozen chives straight from freezer (no thawing required):
Sprinkle generously over soups or stews
Add 1 tbsp into scramble eggs before/after cooking
Add to sandwiches and wraps for a flavour enhancer
Recipe by @OmNomAlly at https://omnomally.com/2015/09/05/how-to-freeze-fresh-chives/