Chinese chives are indispensable in stamina-boosting dishes such as stir-fries and dumplings. Despite their strong flavor, they are also delicate vegetables, with their leaves easily wilting and spoiling, giving off an unpleasant odor.


This time, we will introduce how to store chives when you have some left over. You can enjoy them for up to a week by storing them in the refrigerator, which will maintain their crunchy texture!

Cut while fresh

Garlic chives are easily damaged, so they should not be stored at room temperature. They also easily break even in the vegetable compartment, so it is best to cut them up while they are still fresh when you buy them.


Remove any damaged leaves beforehand, wash them with water, and cut them to a convenient length of about 3 to 4 cm.


Place in a storage container with a lid, pour in enough water to completely cover it, put the lid on, and store in the refrigerator. Change the water about every 3 days.




This method will keep them fresh for about a week to 10 days. Since they are pre-cut, you can use them as is in your cooking.

By the way, the container used in this article is a Nakaya strainer storage container that can be purchased at a 100 yen shop. It allows you to quickly change the water, so if you are interested, please check it out.


You can also store bean sprouts in the same way (for more information, see the article "How to easily store bean sprouts and keep them crispy!"). Both vegetables depend on freshness, so store them wisely and eat them as soon as possible!