Brilio.net - Palm fruit can be made into various dishes, such as sweets, stuffed with compote, pudding , stew, and so on. This snack with a soft and slightly chewy texture is often present during the month of Ramadan because it is suitable to be served as takjil for breaking the fast.
However, sometimes many people avoid palm fruit because its texture tends to be hard and gives off a disturbing sour or sour aroma. That's why many people choose to soak the palm fruit in clean water or rice water first before processing this ingredient. In fact, it's not uncommon for people to choose to soak it for a full night so that the palm fruit becomes soft and doesn't smell anymore.
However, unlike netizens on the TikTok account @masakterusss, this woman has a simpler trick so that the fronds are not hard and smelly. After all, he only needed two kitchen ingredients to practice this trick.
"You've definitely eaten palm fruit and it's really hard inside? Well, usually it's soft and whether it's not depends on the quality of the fruit palm fruit," he said, quoted by BrilioFood from TikTok @masakterusss on Friday (15/3).
How to keep the palm fruit from being tough and smelly.
So, when buying palm fruit, you can look for which fruit fruit fruit is of good quality based on its color. If it is clear, you can be sure the palm fruit is not hard. Avoid choosing palm fruit with a white or thick center because the texture is harder.
After buying the palm fruit, don't forget to wash it several times with running water so that the dirt and unpleasant odor can be reduced.
photo: TikTok/@masakterusss
Next, prepare a pan and fill it with enough sugar and water. Then, add a few drops of pandan paste and pandan leaves that have been tied in a knot. Yup, pandan paste and leaves are the main kitchen ingredients for eliminating the smell of palm fruit and adding the unique aroma of pandan.
Stir and cook until the water is half boiled. If so, then add the fruit and fronds, stir until the water really boils. Then, leave it for 15 to 20 minutes until the water reduces.
photo: TikTok/@masakterusss
Finally, after the water has reduced, the palm fruit can be drained and served according to taste. The owner of the TikTok account @masakterusss also showed the results of his fruit and fruit stew. That's right, if the quality of the fruit frond is not good (the middle part is white, not clear), even though it has been boiled, the texture will still be hard, unlike fruit frond fruit which is clear in color.
photo: TikTok/@masakterusss
How about it, it's really useful to upload tricks about how to keep the fronds from getting loud and smelly like netizens on this TikTok account @masakterusss? Taking a peek at this tutorial, which has been watched 15 thousand times, quite a few netizens have left enthusiastic comments, questions or other suggestions about palm fruit, you know.
"The water has reduced until it boils for about how many minutes, bro?" asked TikTok @syaa and got a reply from the video owner, "15-20 minutes sis."
"Share a little to get rid of the sour smell of kolang kaling, wash it with rice water," wrote TikTok @sofia indra.
How to store pandan leaves.
Pandan leaves are very useful for adding a fragrant aroma to dishes. It's not surprising that many people choose to keep a large stock of pandan leaves at home. However, it's best to know how to store pandan leaves so they stay fresh and fragrant. Here's how to store pandan leaves.
1. In the refrigerator.
Place the pandan leaves in an airtight container or plastic bag in the refrigerator. Make sure to clean and dry the pandan leaves first before storing them. Storing in the refrigerator can extend the shelf life of pandan leaves by several weeks.
2. In the freezer.
You can also freeze pandan leaves to store them for a longer period of time. First, clean and dry the pandan leaves. Then, place it in an airtight plastic bag or special freezer container, then put it in the freezer. When you want to use it, you can take the small amount needed and immediately return the remaining pandan leaves to the freezer.
3. In water.
This method is suitable if you want to avoid drying out the pandan leaves. Place pandan leaves in a glass or bottle with enough water, similar to placing flowers in a vase. Make sure the pandan leaves are not completely submerged in water, as this can cause them to rot quickly. Store in the refrigerator and change the water every few days.
4. In oil.
You can also make pandan leaf extract in oil to store it for a long time. Wash and dry the pandan leaves first, then cut them into small pieces. Place the pandan leaf pieces in a clean bottle and close tightly. Add oil, such as coconut oil or vegetable oil, to cover the pandan leaves completely. Store the bottle in a cool, dark place.