Brilio.net - Kalang-kaling is a food ingredient that is often added to drinks or desserts. Apart from being an additional ingredient, palm fruit can also be processed into sweets on its own. Its chewy texture and sweet taste make it a favorite of many people.
However, behind its deliciousness, palm fruit is a food ingredient that spoils easily. This is characterized by its sour smell and the mucus that covers the palm fruit. If that's the case, palm fruit is usually no longer suitable for consumption.
If you want to store large quantities of palm fruit, some people will usually soak them first. But not in ordinary water, the palm fruit will be soaked in rice washing water for hours. After investigating, this is considered to help remove mucus and make the palm fruit last longer when stored.
But apart from soaking it in rice washing water, you can store it using other, more practical tricks, you know. This trick for saving palm fronds was shared by YouTube user Amanda Chastity. He admitted that the method used could make the palm fruit not slimy for up to 2 months.
As reported by BrilioFood on Friday (15/3), fruit and fronds that are to be stored must be washed and boiled first. This is done to remove the smell and residual mucus that is still attached. That way, the palm fruit will be cleaner and more durable.
photo: YouTube/Amanda Chastity
For further application, wash and drain the palm fruit first. After that, put it in a pot of boiling water. To make it more fragrant and not sour, add 1 knotted pandan leaf.
photo: YouTube/Amanda Chastity
Next, stir the fronds. Then boil for approximately 10 minutes. While boiling, stir occasionally so that the sour smell disappears and the fronds become coarse. Then, when it has been boiled for 10 minutes, drain the palm fruit and leave it to cool.
photo: YouTube/Amanda Chastity
When the palm fruit is completely cool, transfer it to a closed container. You can divide it into several containers with the measurements according to your needs (for one cooking). Don't forget to close the container tightly and store it in the refrigerator freezer.
photo 4: YouTube/Amanda Chastity
So, fruit and fronds that are stored in the freezer can last and are not slimy for up to 1-2 months. If you want to use it, you can take it out of the freezer and wash the palm fruit first. So, no need to boil it anymore, OK? That way, the cooking process becomes faster and more practical.
Viewed more than 15 thousand times, this upload about tricks for storing palm fruit immediately made netizens interested. Many YouTube users then provided responses in the comments column. Some of these netizens admitted that they wanted to try this trick directly.
"Bun, if it's already in the refrigerator. Do you want to make the kolang kaling by washing/boiling it again, bro?" asked YouTube @mahmiyyati9644.
"If I just wash it, sis, then the cooking process goes straight to it. It could be compote, sweets, etc.," answered YouTube user Amanda Chastity.
"Ready... thanks... I'll try it," said YouTube @rhemiyajima.
"Don't you need to give it water, Bun?" asked the YouTube account @rhemiyajima, which was then answered by the video uploader, "You don't need water to store it, sis."
How to choose palm fruit that is good and will last a long time.
Choosing good and long-lasting palm fruit for storage requires attention to several things. Here are some ways to choose a good palm fruit:
1. Shape and color.
Choose palm fruit that has a complete shape and bright color. Avoid those that look wilted or have spots.
2. Texture.
Touch the palm fruit to make sure the texture is springy and fresh. Avoid ones that feel soft or too hard.
3. Size.
Choose a palm fruit whose size suits your needs. Avoid choosing one that is too small or too big.
4. Leaf condition.
Pay attention to the condition of the leaves. Choose the leaves that are fresh, green and not wilted.
5. Aroma.
The smell of palm fruit should be fresh and delicious. Avoid those that have an unpleasant or sour aroma.
6. Long storage time.
Ask the seller or look at the label to find out how long the palm fruit has been stored. Choose ones that are still fresh and haven't been stored for too long.
7. Packaging.
If you buy packaged palm fruit, check the packaging to make sure there is no damage or leaks.
8. Origin.
Choose fronds that come from a trusted place and have a good reputation for the quality of their products.
9. Price.
Although price is not the only indicator of quality, good quality palm fruit usually has a slightly higher price. Don't be tempted by prices that are too cheap if it means sacrificing quality.