Frozen Mint

So, I have frozen some mint leaves in a jar, and they are currently in the freezer. What is the next step if I want to use them in cooking or crush them to use in a sauce? Thanks.

 

I am not sure how you would use them now as they will go limp and soggy when you defrost them, :D I usually chop them when fresh and freeze in ice cube trays then i can get 1 or 2 out as needed :gnthb:

 

Yes, you need to use it in its frozen state or it goes all slimy. The ice cube tray tick is a good one but when you buy frozen herbs, they come in a pack where you just shake out how much you want. Not sure what their secret is?

 

i agree best to smash leaves up whilst still frozen, strip them off the stalk and bash or chope em up. I freeze parsley this way and it works very well too

loopy

 

Chives used in our Salmon dressing gets the cube treatment:gnthb:

 

Just pick small bunches, the amount you usualy use.wrap them separately in cling film.put in a frezzer bag .take out one when you need it.same with parsley,hit on a boardwhile stiff ,they break in tiny pieces.