Brilio.net - Eggs used to make a dish are not always whole. For example, when making cakes, most of the egg yolks are used. As a result, many people are confused about what to do with the remaining egg whites.
The reason is, if egg whites are just left at room temperature, this kitchen ingredient might become stale and be wasted. That's why many people choose to boil or steam it directly to be used as a side dish when eating rice.
However, for some people, if leftover egg whites are used as a side dish too often, there is a risk that they will taste bad and their appetite will decrease. So, so that it doesn't taste bad, it's better to just save the egg whites. After all, if you know how to store it properly, these egg whites can last a long time, you know.
photo: YouTube/FATMAH BAHALWAN
One way was shared by YouTube account user FATMAH BAHALWAN. This woman is known to actively share cake making recipes, so she is very familiar with how to store egg whites. He explained that egg whites should be stored in a closed and clean container, then put in the refrigerator.
"Put it in a plastic container or tupperware that has been tied tightly in the refrigerator, it can last up to 1 month," he explained, quoted by BrilioFood from YouTube FATMAH BAHALWAN on Sunday (21/7).
photo: YouTube/lanny soechan
On the other hand, there is one more way from YouTube account user Lanny Soechan, you know. In fact, this method is said to make egg whites last longer, namely up to 6 months. To do this, place the egg white in plastic, then tie the plastic tightly.
"It must be clean, without contact with water, oil or egg yolk. We wrap it in thick plastic," he said.
photo: YouTube/lanny soechan
After the egg whites are packaged, then store the egg whites in the refrigerator freezer. Yes, egg whites must be frozen so they can stay fresh without rotting for up to 6 months.
photo: YouTube/lanny soechan
The owner of the YouTube account, Lanny Soechan, also shared an alternative way to process leftover egg whites, so that it doesn't end up being the same dish. So, instead of just boiling it, egg whites can be made as an addition to chiffon cake dough, cooked into scrambles, and even used as pastel filling.
So, this method of storing egg whites is really practical, isn't it? Taking a peek at the comments column on Lanny Soechan's YouTube video which has received 24 thousand views, quite a few netizens have left enthusiastic questions about how to store egg whites, you know.
"Thanks for the info, I know because so far it's only been kept in a closed container in the regular refrigerator. But why do I leave it at room temperature when the egg whites are runny when I want to use it again? So it can't be processed," wrote YouTube @pippiwidjaja2417 and got an answer from the owner. video, "Yup... that's right sis. Let it cool for a while at room temperature," replied Lanny Soechan's YouTube account.
"If the yellow is modeled like that, can it also last up to 6 months?" asked YouTube @riowahyudi7165, then replied, "For egg yolks, you can't," YouTube Lanny Soechan.
"I want to ask ladies... If you put egg whites in a bottle and store them in the freezer, how many days will they last?" Call YouTube @aljanahofficial3969, then get a response, "Don't put it in glass bottles, bro. I'm afraid the bottles will break. You can put it in plastic bottles. The durability is the same. Lasts 6 months, bro," YouTube Lanny Soechan.