Brilio.net - Although paper and plastic are widely used to wrap food, banana leaves remain an irreplaceable choice. Food wrapped in banana leaves has a more delicious aroma and taste. In addition, the use of banana leaves is also beneficial for health.
According to indiatimes.com, banana leaves contain antioxidants and polyphenols that can be a source of nutrition for the body. These compounds help prevent various diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and hypertension. In addition, banana leaves are more economical than paper and plastic. In some areas, banana leaves are easy to get because they are widely planted in home gardens, and the waste is environmentally friendly.
However, not everyone has direct access to banana trees. Many have to buy banana leaves at the market and store them at home. Therefore, it is important to know how to store banana leaves so that they do not rot quickly and remain green.
A TikTok user with the account name @masakmakanmacak recently shared a trick for storing banana leaves through one of his uploaded videos. Through the video, it is explained that banana leaves that are stored properly can last up to a month or more.
" Tips for storing banana leaves to last up to a month, " he wrote in the caption of his upload.
As reported by BrilioFood from TikTok @masakmakanmacak, Thursday (10/10), banana leaves that have been cut into the desired size, then wiped with a clean cloth that has been dampened. Wipe the banana leaves clean to wipe off the remaining dirt on the leaves so they don't rot easily.
photo: TikTok/@masakmakanmacak
Also prepare plastic according to the size of the banana leaf pieces. Then fold the banana leaf and put it in the plastic. The plastic used is adjusted to what is available at home. You can use vacuum plastic or regular plastic. The key is, the plastic can be closed tightly.
photo: TikTok/@masakmakanmacak
If you use a special vacuum plastic like the one shown by TikTok/@masakmakanmacak, it will be better because it can last longer. Then, the plastic is vacuumed until all the air in the plastic is gone.
photo: TikTok/@masakmakanmacak
The vacuum-packed banana leaves can be stored in the refrigerator. After investigation, it turns out that if stored in the freezer, it will last much longer. Later, when you want to use it, just remove the banana leaves from the plastic and let them sit for a while until they are no longer too frozen.
In this way, banana leaves remain fresh and their color does not change easily, even after being stored for weeks.