How to wash fresh spinach

Whether they are organic or not spinach are always dirty. While it is tempting to save time by just rinsing the leaves, it is important to make sure that they are well clean before we use them.

Time necessary: About 10 min

1. Cut off stems
2. Fill up a large bowl with water
3. Put leaves in water
4. Move the leaves in the water rubbing them and pushing them up and down gently
5. Pull the leaves out of the water, the dirt should visible at the bottom of the bowl
6. Place in a colander and rinse them under running water
7. Rub the leaves gently with hands while rinsing

Once the spinach are rinsed they can be chopped or kept in the refrigerator until ready to cook