Brilio.net - There are many traditional dishes made from rice, one of which is lontong. Lontong is really suitable to be served with coconut milk sauce, satay , peanut sauce tofu, opor, and so on. This food could be the ninja way for those of you who are bored of eating white rice just like that.
Lontong is also often served as the main menu to celebrate Eid, whether Eid al-Fitr or Eid al-Adha. Lontong and its side dishes or sauce will be even more delicious served with crunchy crackers. However, many people are wary when serving lontong, because this food can quickly go bad if you don't know the tricks for making it.
As a result, to make it last longer, lontong sometimes has to be stored in the refrigerator, then reheated when you want to eat it. However, this technique is considered quite complicated. To make it more practical, you can try tricks for making lontong from netizens on the Dapur Umma Maryam YouTube account.
How to make rice cakes last 3 days without refrigerating.
After investigating, this trick for making lontong can help lontong last for up to 3 days even if you don't store it in the refrigerator, you know. Before starting to make the lontong, first prepare banana leaves to wrap the lontong. You can roll it up with the help of a banana leaf or pipe, then pin one end of the rolled banana leaf with a stick.
Fill the banana leaf roll with enough rice. The owner of the YouTube account Dapur Umma Maryam explains, if you use pera rice, use 1/3 of the rice in the lontong roll. It's different if you use fluffier rice, use 1/4 of it. Then, lock the other end of the banana leaf roll with a stick.
photo: YouTube/Umma Maryam's Kitchen
Arrange the lontong in the pan in a standing position so that the lontong remains stable when boiled later. Then, heat the stove fire. The owner of the YouTube account Dapur Umma Maryam this time used firewood to cook lontong so she didn't waste stove gas.
Well, here's the key, pour hot water into the pan containing the lontong until the lontong is completely submerged. It is believed that boiling lontong in hot water can make lontong last longer, you know. Before covering the pot, place a weight on top of the rice cake so it doesn't float easily in the water.
"The secret to banana leaf lontong lasting 3 days is to boil it for approximately 3 hours using hot water," emphasized the owner of the YouTube account Dapur Umma Maryam, quoted by BrilioFood on Tuesday (9/4).
photo: YouTube/Umma Maryam's Kitchen
After boiling for 3 hours, immediately remove and drain the lontong. Make sure the lontong is placed standing up while draining. This helps remove the water content in the lontong. After draining, the lontong is ready to be enjoyed. If you don't want to eat lontong straight away, just store the lontong in a dry and clean place at room temperature.
photo: YouTube/Umma Maryam's Kitchen
How about it, this trick for making lontong so it doesn't go stale quickly is really practical, isn't it? Taking a peek at Dapur Umma Maryam's YouTube upload, apart from having been watched 17 thousand times, the comments column is also filled with enthusiastic netizens, you know.
"Whether you use soft rice or pera," asked YouTube @anambimbochanel4200 and the video owner answered, "This is pera rice, bro, I use 1/3 of each pack."
"Umma, how do you keep the lontong from changing color when it's cold," wrote YouTube @miftahuljannah6429, then replied, " Use kluthuk bund banana leaves, the bananas used for rujak uleg, Lo bund, God willing, they'll still be green even when it's cold."
How to store rice so it doesn't get damp.
Rice that is stored carelessly can become damp and easily cause lice to appear. Rice lice can reduce the quality of rice, you know. Here's how to store rice.
1. Dry storage place.
Make sure the place where you store your rice is completely dry. Moisture can cause the growth of mold and fleas.
2. The container is tightly closed.
Store rice in an airtight and tightly closed container. This will help prevent air and moisture from entering which can make the rice susceptible to infestation.
3. Store in a cool place.
Avoid storing rice in a place that is too warm. Cooler temperatures will help maintain the quality of the rice and reduce the risk of infestation.
4. Separation from other ingredients.
Do not store rice with other ingredients that can attract insects or cause contamination. Store rice in a separate place from other food ingredients.
5. Check and clean regularly.
Periodically, check your rice to ensure there are no signs of lice or other damage. If you find contaminated rice, throw it away immediately. Additionally, clean storage containers regularly to avoid dust or dirt buildup.
6. Choose the right packaging.
When buying rice, choose good quality and airtight packaging. Coated paper packaging or good plastic packaging can help maintain the quality of rice for longer.