How Do You Check Leafy Vegetables For Bugs?
In Jewish law, the prohibition against eating bugs is quite stringent, so before you prepare vegetables, you must always check for bugs. Leafy vegetables, with their crevices and curled ends, provide a significant challenge for those who want to maintain a bug-free, kosher kitchen. With proper checking, leafy vegetables can be eaten in full confidence that they are kosher and free of insects. Cut off lettuce at the base and separate the leaves. With spinach, you will want to separate the small leaves from the stems. Soak the leaves in water and vegetable wash, following instructions on how much of the wash to use. You may also use a drop of dish soap, if needed. Move the leaves around in the water, making sure all parts of the leaves are exposed to the water and vegetable wash. Rinse each leaf carefully, making sure to reach the crevices and folds. This should be done under running water to remove any trace of dirt, soap or insects. Check the lettuce in the light to make sure there are
