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\u00a9 2020 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. Cover the leaves with another paper towel and microwave on high for 1 minute. I dried by hanging and by oven and both worked perfectly!! The microwave drying method is a very speedy, simple drying method and essentially, it’s a much quicker version of the oven drying method. wikiHow's Content Management Team carefully monitors the work from our editorial staff to ensure that each article is backed by trusted research and meets our high quality standards. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. I show you 2 methods of preserving these herbs to be used in your recipe year round! Then check the herbs, and if they are still soft, keep testing at 20- to 30-second intervals. Lay another paper towel on top, and microwave on high for one minute. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.
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\u00a9 2020 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. If you are cutting the chives from a garden, trim them early in the morning after the dew has dried when they are the healthiest and full of flavor. Here, you have to make sure that the stalks are the same size. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.
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\u00a9 2020 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. Approved. After patting them dry with a clean towel, gather your chives into loose bundles and secure them with kitchen twine or a rubber band. Step 2: Cover and Microwave Cover the herbs with a second paper towel or clean dish towel, then microwave them on high power. If you really can’t stand to see another ad again, then please consider supporting our work with a contribution to wikiHow. That's right, you can dry herbs in a microwave and it's pretty easy to do! wikiHow marks an article as reader-approved once it receives enough positive feedback. Drying or dehydrating is probably one of the most underrated ways of preserving your produce for long term storage. wikiHow, Inc. is the copyright holder of this image under U.S. and international copyright laws. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc.
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\u00a9 2020 wikiHow, Inc. All rights reserved. Drying Chives In Microwave. Take fresh paper towels and place them in-between the towels. Rinse the bunches of chives under cold water.