Brilio.net - Lime leaves or what are often called kaffir lime leaves, are a popular kitchen ingredient in Asian cuisine, including Indonesia. This type of spice has a unique fresh and citrus aroma, and contains many benefits in enriching the taste of dishes. The main function of lime leaves in cooking is to provide a distinctive aroma and taste.
Apart from providing a fresh aroma, orange leaves also have a slightly bitter and sour taste, which can add complexity to the taste of cooking. Usually, lime leaves are used whole or thinly sliced and then added to dishes when they are still fresh. Lime leaves are often used in soupy dishes, such as soups and curries. Or it can also be added to the chips mixture as a flavor enhancer.
The high use of lime leaves means that this spice is often used as stock at home. In fact, quite a few people deliberately buy them in large quantities so they can be stored and used at any time. Unfortunately, orange leaves are a material that wilts easily and turns yellow within 1-2 days.
So to overcome this, a number of people usually store lime leaves in the refrigerator. Or there are also those who package it in plastic to make it last longer.
However, did you know that there is an easier way to store orange leaves so they stay fresh even if they are placed at room temperature.
Furthermore, YouTube user Tatik Margi once shared a way to store orange leaves so they stay fresh for up to a week. Instead of placing them in plastic, Tatik chose to use simple ingredients to preserve orange leaves without a refrigerator.
How to store kaffir lime leaves so they are fresh for up to 1 week without a refrigerator.
Reported by BrilioFood from the Tatik Margi YouTube account on Friday (12/4), the method used is to soak orange leaves in water. However, one thing you need to pay attention to about this method is to prepare fresh orange leaves that are still attached to the stem. Usually orange leaves like this tend to last longer and don't change color or wilt easily.
photo: YouTube/tatik margi
Next, prepare a glass and fill it with enough water. Then put the lime leaves into the glass. Make sure the lower stem is clean of leaves so there are no rotten ones. After that, place it on the table or in the kitchen area away from direct sunlight (so that the orange leaves don't wilt and turn yellow).
photo: YouTube/tatik margi
So, lime leaves stored this way will usually last for one week. However, note that you have to change the soaking water regularly if it changes color or smells easily. That way, the orange leaves will stay fresh and not easily wilt, dry or turn yellow.
"This lasts, ladies, for a long time, it doesn't dry out. If you put it in the refrigerator like that, the color immediately turns brown and the smell is reduced. Well, if it's like this it will last longer," explained YouTuber Tatik Margi further.
Benefits of orange leaves for beauty.
Orange leaves have many benefits for beautiful skin and hair. Here are nine benefits of orange leaves that can help improve beauty.
1. Brightens the skin.
The vitamin C content in orange leaves can help brighten the skin and reduce dark spots.
2. Reduces acne.
The antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties of lime leaves can help reduce acne and soothe inflamed skin.
3. Refreshes the skin.
Using lime juice or a mixture of lime leaves as a toner can have a refreshing effect on the skin.
4. Reduce excess oil.
Orange leaves can help reduce excess oil production on the skin, helping to keep skin fresh and shine-free.
5. Reduces wrinkles.
The antioxidant content in orange leaves can help reduce signs of aging such as fine lines and wrinkles.
6. Overcoming dry skin.
Orange leaves can help hydrate and moisturize dry skin.
7. Reduces dark spots.
The vitamin C and antioxidant content in orange leaves can help reduce dark spots due to sun exposure or aging.
8. Strengthens hair roots.
Orange leaves can help strengthen hair roots and reduce hair loss.
9. Reduces dandruff.
The antimicrobial properties of lime leaves can help reduce dandruff and keep the scalp healthy.