Strip leaves
Pulling herb leaves off woody stems in one smooth downward motion. Works on rosemary, thyme, oregano, and tarragon. Stems are tough and bitter — leaves only.
Used for
- rosemary
- thyme
- oregano
- tarragon
In the kitchen
- pinch the top of the stem
- slide your fingers downward against the grain
- discard the stem
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