Brilio.net - Leeks are one of the leaf spices that are often used for cooking. Not just mixed like that, sliced spring onions are often used as a food topping to make the dish look more beautiful.
Usually leeks are used fresh. Not without reason, fresh green onions definitely have a stronger aroma. The color is still bright green, making it even more attractive to use as a mixture or topping for dishes.
If you don't run out at once, leeks can be stored as stock. Stocks of leeks must of course be stored properly. If done carelessly, the leeks will wilt easily and turn yellow. If it's like this, like it or not, the leeks will just be thrown away for nothing.
To get around this, you can store a stock of leeks by soaking them in water and putting them in the refrigerator. That way, the leek stock will last a long time.
But don't just use that method, it turns out you can store leek stock in other ways. The method was demonstrated by Instagram user @ummubalqisha. In his video upload, this netizen does not appear to have soaked his leek stock in water at all. Even so, the leek stock remains fresh, not watery, and lasts a long time.
How to store leeks so they don't get watery.
Reported by BrilioFood from Instagram @ummubalqisha on Thursday (28/3), immediately slice the leeks without needing to wash them first. The size of the pieces can be adjusted according to taste.
photo: Instagram/@ummubalqisha
On the other hand, prepare a clean and dry container to store leeks. Then put the chopped spring onions into it. Instead of adding water, he actually placed a folded piece of tissue on top of the chopped spring onions. If so, close the container until no air enters.
photo: Instagram/@ummubalqisha
Then the container can be put directly into the freezer section of the refrigerator. However, make sure you put the container upside down. Investigate further, this can affect the quality of the leeks later.
"The position of the tissue at the bottom is able to absorb moisture well around the leeks because it doesn't come into direct contact with the surface of the freezer, which makes it harden and becomes watery over time, so just turn it upside down, bun. Position the tissue at the bottom in contact with the surface of the freezer and the leeks on top. ," explained the video owner.
photo: Instagram/@ummubalqisha
However, you have to regularly replace a piece of tissue regularly. That way, the leek stock will remain fresh, not watery, and last a long time. This was proven when he showed the appearance of his leek stock which had been stored for days in the freezer.
"Leeks don't harden and are watery," he said.
photo: Instagram/@ummubalqisha
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Tricks for slicing leeks so they don't sting your eyes.
There are several tricks you can try to slice leeks without hurting your eyes:
1. Use a sharp knife.
Use a sharp knife to slice the spring onions. A blunt knife can cause cuts on the leeks and create more fluid that can cause sore eyes.
2. Wet the blade with cold water.
Before you start slicing the leeks, wet the tip of a knife with cold water. This can help reduce the release of gas that causes eye irritation.
3. Cut under running water.
Try cutting the leeks under running water. This will help keep irritating gases away from your eyes.
4. Cut quickly.
Cut the leeks quickly to reduce the amount of gas released when you cut them.
5. Use a fan or ventilation.
Make sure the room where you are cutting the leeks is well ventilated or use a fan to help direct the released gases away from the eye area.
By trying some of the tricks above, you can reduce the risk of sore eyes when slicing leeks.