Brilio.net - Scallions and celery are kitchen ingredients that are often used to add fresh flavor and aroma to dishes. However, one of the main challenges in using these two spices is when you want to store them as stock. Storing scallions and celery is a challenge because they wilt and become soft quickly. Not infrequently, scallions and celery that have just been purchased have lost their freshness in just a matter of days, even if stored in the refrigerator.
The main cause of leeks and celery wilting quickly is the high water content in these vegetables. When stored improperly, the water in leeks and celery can evaporate quickly, causing the texture to wilt. In addition, uncontrolled humidity conditions in the refrigerator can also speed up the process. Once the humidity is reduced, the texture of leeks and celery will become soft and no longer fresh.
To keep leeks and celery fresh for longer, it is important to pay attention to the correct storage method. Wrapping them in a damp tissue or cloth before placing them in an airtight container can help maintain their natural moisture. Apart from that, there are also those who choose to freeze it in the freezer to make it last longer.
Unfortunately, frozen leeks and celery also have their own drawbacks. Although they look fresh and green, when taken out of the freezer and the ice melts, leeks and celery will immediately become soft. Therefore, these leeks and celery must be used immediately and cannot be stored again.
If you want to keep them fresher and not soft, you can use a trick shared by Instagram user @mak_sae15. Through one of the videos uploaded, he admitted to only applying a simple trick in storing spring onions and celery so that they stay fresh for up to 2 weeks.
photo: Instagram/@mak_sae15
As reported by BrilioFood from Instagram @mak_sae15 on Wednesday (11/27), the technique used is to soak the spring onions and celery in water. The method is to simply prepare a fairly large or wide airtight container. After that, fill it with water.
photo: Instagram/@mak_sae15
Next, immediately put the spring onions and celery into it. If necessary, you can cut them into several large pieces. However, you can also put the whole spring onions and celery directly into the container if it fits. But make sure all parts of the leaves are completely submerged in water, okay?
photo: Instagram/@mak_sae15
Once done, close the container and put it in the refrigerator. No need to put it in the refrigerator, you just need to put it in the chiller or the bottom of the refrigerator. If the water starts to get cloudy, you can replace it with new water. This will keep the spring onions and celery fresh for up to 2 weeks without getting soft or wilted.
Since it was uploaded on Friday (11/22), the video about the trick of storing spring onions and celery has immediately attracted the attention of netizens. Many other Instagram users then gave direct responses through the comments column. Most even admitted that they had just found out about this useful trick.
" I also use this method, sis. But I've never tried it for 2 weeks. It's still good for 6 days. It's already finished again, hahaha, " said Instagram @anindya_kiky.
" Thank you for the tips, ma'am, " said Instagram @hanatafamily.
" IHH I JUST THOUGHT OF THIS, thank you very much for the tips, sis, finally I found the solution, " said Instagram @riya.27____.
" It's a win if it's frozen sliced, it's practical, I want to use it to make fried egg omelettes, just plop it in. But it doesn't last long, it can't be put on the outside, it can get mushy, you have to refreeze the container after using it, " said Instagram @cutehomebykenz.
" I'll try it, thanks sis, " commented the Instagram account @ma2nya_ry07.