Brilio.net - Bay leaves are often used as an aromatic spice in cooking. The fragrant aroma of bay leaves when cooked can increase appetite. These leaves are usually used in dishes such as soto, stir-fry, sour vegetables, pepes, and others.
In addition to providing aroma, bay leaves also have health benefits. Many people consume it by brewing it to drink regularly. According to healthshots.com, bay leaves can help reduce the risk of diabetes, improve digestion, improve the immune system, and more.
Bay leaves are easily found in the market at affordable prices, so many people buy them in large quantities for stock. However, it is important to know how to store them so that they last longer.
Often, bay leaves stored at home become rotten and can no longer be used. One way to keep bay leaves fresh is to dry them in the sun before storing them. However, for some people, this process is considered troublesome.
If drying bay leaves feels complicated, there is another trick that is easier. This trick was shared by TikTok user @umahafizh. According to him, bay leaves can stay green and fragrant for up to 2 weeks with the right storage method.
First, sort the bay leaves one by one to separate the good ones from the bad ones. Signs that the bay leaves are not good can usually be seen from the brown spots or holes on the leaves. After that, the bay leaves that have been sorted can be washed clean with running water.
"Let's sort it out, separate the good and bad bay leaves. I don't use the bad ones," said the owner of the TikTok account @umahafizh, quoted by BrilioFood on Thursday (24/10).
photo: TikTok/@umahafizh
After washing, dry the bay leaves using a cloth or tissue. Make sure the bay leaves are completely dry without a drop of water at all before storing them. Then, place the bay leaves in a container according to the number of bay leaves you want to store. If the number of bay leaves is small, you can put them in a ziplock plastic. However, if there are many, just put them in an airtight jar.
photo: TikTok/@umahafizh
Finally, to keep the bay leaves fresh for a long time, store them in the refrigerator freezer. Later, if you want to use the bay leaves, just take as much as you need and put them back in the freezer. TikTok account owner @umahafizh said that even if put in the freezer, the bay leaves will not harden, but will stay fresh.
photo: TikTok/@umahafizh
So, this trick for storing bay leaves is really easy, right?