Brilio.net - Petai is a type of fruit that belongs to the legume family. Petai is characterized by being long and green when young, then turning yellowish when ripe. Petai has a unique, sweet and slightly bitter taste, as well as a chewy and slightly soft texture. Petai is often used as a cooking ingredient in various Southeast Asian countries, including Indonesia.
In Indonesia, the petai season usually occurs at the beginning to the middle of the year, especially in areas that have a tropical climate such as Java, Sumatra and Kalimantan. In season, petai will be abundant and easy to find in the market. In fact, not infrequently, many people keep petai in large quantities as stock.
Unfortunately, petai that are not stored properly often wilt easily. This can be seen from the petai skin which is black and soft. Usually the inside will have a soft texture and be less pleasant to eat.
However, if it's not rotten yet, actually petai that are already withered and soft can be restored to their freshness, you know. One trick that is often done is to put petai in the refrigerator. However, it is different from the trick shared by TikTok user @habibahismail2. He admitted that he used other methods to restore freshness to petai that had become shriveled and soft.
"It would be a shame to throw it away, because petai is expensive," said TikTok @habibahismail2.
Tricks to restore freshness to petai that have become shriveled and soft.
Reported by BrilioFood from the TikTok account @habibahismail2 on Tuesday (16/4), the first thing to do is peel the petai first. Peel the skin and take the seeds from the inside of the petai. If you find it difficult to peel, you can split the petals in half, then move the split seeds.
photo: TikTok/@habibahismail2
So, collect the petai seeds in a container or basin. After that, pour enough water until the entire surface of the petai is completely submerged. If so, place this container on the table (room temperature) and let the petai soak for approximately 1 hour.
photo: TikTok/@habibahismail2
Basically, this soaking process will make the petai absorb more water. This will make the petai shape expand and the texture will be denser. So, if it has been soaked, drain the soaking water.
If there is still epidermis attached, you can separate it manually with your hands. That way, fresh petai can be immediately cooked into various kinds of menus. Guaranteed to be tastier and the texture is crunchy like fresh petai.
photo: TikTok/@habibahismail2
Having been watched more than 4,000 times, this video about tricks to restore the freshness of petai immediately caught the attention of netizens. Who would have thought, many other TikTok users were amazed that petai can come back fresh after soaking it. This makes the petai more suitable for consumption and not just thrown away even if it has withered.
"Thank you," said TikTok @purisapiah.
"Good idea," said TikTok @kakummi67.
"It's delicious. I don't know if BG can be made fresh again (good. I don't know if it can be made fresh again)," explained TikTok @maksu_za.
"Good tips, Sis Bib. Don't waste this petai. It can still be eaten," said TikTok @fathiah.ramli.
"It's better to let it soak because it's getting fatter (it's better to soak it because it's getting fatter)," said TikTok @Fida_Azizan.
Benefits of petai for body health.
Petai is a type of nut that is popular in Southeast Asia, especially in Indonesia. Apart from having a distinctive and delicious taste, petai also has a number of benefits for body health. Here are nine benefits of petai that are good for health:
1. Source of fiber.
Petai contains high fiber, which is good for digestion and helps reduce the risk of constipation.
2. Source of vegetable protein.
Petai contains vegetable protein which is good for muscle growth and maintenance.
3. Contains vitamins and minerals.
Petai contains various important vitamins and minerals, including vitamin B6, vitamin C, magnesium and potassium.
4. Maintain heart health.
The potassium content in petai helps maintain heart health and reduces the risk of high blood pressure.
5. Maintain eye health.
Petai contains lutein and zeaxanthin, two types of antioxidants that are important for eye health.
6. Maintain bone health.
The magnesium and phosphorus content in petai helps maintain bone density and prevents the risk of osteoporosis.
7. Maintain brain health.
Petai contains vitamin B6, which is important for healthy brain function.
8. Reduces the risk of anemia.
The iron content in petai helps prevent anemia and increases red blood cell production.
9. Reduces cholesterol.
The high fiber in petai can help reduce cholesterol levels in the blood.