How Do I Clean Watercress?
Watercress is a nutritious, leafy green that is commonly used in stir-fry dishes, salads and sandwiches. Just like other types of greens, watercress needs to be thoroughly cleaned to remove any bitter or dirty taste.
Things You Will Need
- Knife or scissors
- Colander
- Water
- White vinegar
- Large bowl
Trim down the watercress to get rid of unneeded stems, as this will provide you with a healthy bunch of greens.
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Snip off the stems of the watercress with a knife or scissors. Snip the hollow stems until you begin to reach the leafy foliage.
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Place the watercress into a colander. Rinse thoroughly with cool water, tossing the watercress with your hands for an even rinse.
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Fill a large bowl with a solution of 2 tbsp. white vinegar per 2 qt. cool water. Place the greens inside, and let soak for 30 minutes. This will remove any dirty smell or taste from the watercress.
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Pour the watercress into the colander. Rinse thoroughly once more with cool water.
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