It's hard to imagine Russian cuisine without sharp and burning horseradish. Such an aggressive taste is given to this root vegetable contained in it in large quantities of essential oils, so the seasonings with horseradish have a property very quickly "exhale". And if you do not know how to properly store the root of horseradish for the winter, it is unlikely to bring a burning note in the frosty everyday life. Learn about the basic wisdom of this process you can from our article.
How to store the horseradish root?
To store a large harvest of horseradish, it is most reasonable to use a cellar. Passed a thorough examination for the rot and damage of the rhizome, they are placed in a box and poured with sand, paying attention to the fact that neighboring fruits do not contact each other. The lowest layer of sand at the same time should be at least 7-10 cm high, and the top not less than 5 cm. After that, the box is sent to the cellar with a temperature of 0 to +5 degrees and a humidity of at least 90%. If the cellar is dry, then sand should be periodically moistened. If the cellar is not in the asset, then a small amount of horseradish can be stored in the refrigerator. To do this, individual rhizomes are packed in strong plastic bags or food film and placed in a box for vegetables.
Can I store horseradish in the freezer?
Horseradish refers to those "happy" vegetables, the taste qualities of which after freezing not only do not go out, but even become brighter. To store in the freezer, the rhizomes must be cleaned and divided into portions, each of which will be stored individually.
How to store peeled and grated horseradish?
Remaining after cooking seasoning excess of chopped and grated horseradish can also be sent to long-term storage in the freezer, spread out over small bags. If there is no room left, then the shitty gruel can be dried in the oven, and then used as a seasoning for the first course.