Brilio.net - Onions are one type of onion that is often used in cooking. When cooked for a long time, onions will become sweeter and their aroma will become stronger. Therefore, onions are often used as a basic ingredient to provide delicious taste and aroma to various dishes.
When viewed in terms of size, onions are larger than the red onions and garlic that are widely available on the market. This means that 1 onion is often used for cooking several times. Then, the remaining chopped onions will be stored for use at another time.
Unfortunately, the remaining pieces of onion often don't last long. Even if stored in the refrigerator, leftover onion pieces can quickly wilt and dry within a day. Even though the dry conditions cause the aroma and taste of onions to decrease drastically.
To overcome this, a number of people usually use special tricks. For example, by rubbing butter onto the cut marks on the onion. This is considered to prevent oxidation which makes the onions wilt.
However, this butter can affect the taste of the onions, you know. If you want the taste and aroma of the onions to remain original, you can use other methods to store the remaining pieces. This method was shared by Instagram user @kireisuru in one of the uploaded videos.
How to store leftover chopped onions so they don't wilt.
Instead of butter, this Instagram user chose to use another method that is more effective in maintaining the freshness of onions. As reported by BrilioFood on Tuesday (27/2), he chose to store it in tissue and an airtight container such as a box or plastic ziplock.
photo: Instagram/@kireisuru
To do this, simply wrap the remaining onion pieces in tissue. Make sure it's really tight and there are no exposed parts of the onion. After that, immediately put it in an airtight box or plastic ziplock.
photo: Instagram/@kireisuru
So, these wrapped onion pieces can be placed in the chiller section of the refrigerator. You can store it in the bottom of the refrigerator or on the refrigerator door. That way, the remaining pieces of onion will not wilt and rot easily for days.
photo: Instagram/@kireisuru
Having been watched more than 15 thousand times, this video about how to store leftover onion pieces immediately caught the attention of netizens. Among them, there were other Instagram users who also provided direct responses. He admitted that this method was very useful and should be imitated later.
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How to choose good onions.
Choosing good onions can make a difference in the results of your cooking. The aroma and taste of the resulting venom will certainly be very influential. For maximum cooking results, let's take a look at how to choose good, quality onions:
1. Choose one that feels heavy.
Choose onions that feel heavy for their size. This indicates that the onions are still fresh and contain lots of water.
2. Choose something solid.
Choose onions that are dense and firm. Avoid ones that feel mushy or have soft spots.
3. Pay attention to the skin.
Choose onions with dry, intact skin. Avoid those that have wet spots or fluid around the stem.
4. Pay attention to skin color.
Choose onions with skin that is evenly colored and bright. Avoid ones that are too pale or tanned.
5. Check the stem.
Make sure the onion stalks are still intact and dry. Wilted or moldy stalks can be a sign that the onions are no longer fresh.
6. Smell the aromatic smells.
The distinctive and pungent smell indicates that the onions are still fresh. Avoid those that have a sour or moldy smell.
7. Check the hardness of the skin.
Onion skin should be firm and not peel easily. Avoid those whose skin is peeling or damaged.
8. Choose a medium sized one.
Medium-sized onions tend to be sweeter and have a good texture.
9. Avoid old ones.
Onions that are too old tend to have a stronger flavor and rougher texture. Choose young ones for best results.