Remove Fresh Herb Leaves With This Trick

There’s really no substitution for fresh herbs. They’re packed with so many bright notes that they awaken a dish in a way no dried herbs can. Yet, preparing fresh herbs can be a pain in the butt, unless you use this quick kitchen trick.

This hack has been floating around TikTok, but here the tip is demonstrated by user jeffandlaurenshow. 

Using the big holes of a standing box cheese grater, thread fresh herbs through the holes. 

Gently pull the herbs up and through the holes.

The motion will separate the leaves from the stems, cutting down on prep time.

This hack works the best with big leafy herbs like parsley and cilantro. While it can work with basil, the motion might bruise the leaves too much. 

If you’d like to see the hack in motion, you can watch it over here on TikTok.