Brilio.net - Chicken opor is one of the popular Indonesian specialties. Not without reason, this processed chicken has a rich and savory taste. This is because the chicken pieces are deliberately cooked in coconut milk until the sauce thickens.
The process of cooking chicken opor is usually quite long, to ensure the chicken is tender and the spices are perfectly absorbed. Even so, sometimes the chicken opor served goes stale quickly. This is usually characterized by an unpleasant odor, slimy texture, and sour taste.
If your chicken opor shows signs of going stale, don't throw it away straight away. Because there are ways that can be practiced to save your chicken's opor. One way that is often done is to add a clove of garlic to the chicken opor, then cook until it boils. As a result, the chicken opor is delicious again and no longer slimy.
But don't just use garlic, it turns out there are other ingredients that can also be added to chicken opor. The method was demonstrated by Instagram user @melizah21. In his video upload, he appears to have replaced garlic with another kitchen ingredient. Curious about how?
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Because the texture was a bit slimy, this netizen immediately transferred the chicken opor to the pan. Not only did he boil it like that, he deliberately re-cooked the chicken opor by adding one kitchen ingredient. Instead of garlic, this netizen actually added 1 teaspoon of baking powder.
photo: Instagram/@melizah21
Once done, stir until the baking powder is completely mixed. After cooking for a while, foam appears, set aside. Turn off the stove when the chicken is boiling.
photo: Instagram/@melizah21
As a result, the chicken opor tastes fresh and tasty again, like it has just been cooked. Adding baking powder to chicken opor is indeed effective. Therefore, this method can be practiced when you experience a similar incident at home and the stock of garlic is running out.
No need to worry, adding baking powder will not change the taste of chicken opor. This was explained by a netizen in the comments column of this video.
"I've tried it before, it doesn't change sis... as long as it's not too late, if it's already stale, sour, it won't help anymore ," said the Instagram account @titiscd, quoted by BrilioFood on Saturday (9/5).
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How to store baking powder so it lasts a long time.
To store baking powder so that it lasts and lasts a long time, you can follow the following tips:
1. Store in a dry place.
Make sure baking powder is stored in a dry place and not exposed to moisture. Moisture can cause baking powder to become soggy and lumpy.
2. Use an airtight container.
To protect baking powder from air humidity, store it in a tight airtight container. You can use a plastic or glass container with a tight-fitting lid.
3. Avoid direct air exposure.
Keep baking powder from direct exposure to air. Close the container tightly after use and make sure no air enters the container.
4. Store in a cool place.
Although baking powder does not require refrigeration, it is best to store it in a cool, dark place, such as a kitchen cupboard out of direct sunlight.
5. Check the expiration date.
Although baking powder can last quite a long time, be sure to check the expiration date on baking powder before it goes past that date for best results.
By following the tips above, you can ensure your baking powder stays fresh and effective for longer use.