Brilio.net - Lime leaves are often used in various dishes. Its strong citrus aroma makes food even tastier and fresher. Apart from flavoring, lime leaves are often used to provide a distinctive taste.
The high intensity of use of lime leaves means that this spice is always stored in large quantities. Even though it can make the cooking process faster, storing lime leaves also has risks. When stored carelessly, this leaf spice can easily dry out and turn brown. Apart from that, the aroma is also drastically reduced making it less suitable for use.
To avoid this, a number of people usually store orange leaves with special tricks. For example, by storing it in the freezer . After investigating, the frozen condition of orange leaves tends to make them last longer and remain green for a long time.
But instead of storing it in the freezer, you can also use other tricks that are no less effective, you know. This trick was shared by Instagram user @endangpanga. Through one of the uploaded videos, he admitted that the trick he used could keep orange leaves green and not dry for up to 1 month. Quite a long time, right?
How to store lime leaves.
Reported by BrilioFood on Tuesday (27/2), the trick is to store it in the bottom of the refrigerator. However, the place where it is placed must also be considered. This will affect the durability of the stored orange leaves.
photo: Instagram/@endangpanga
So, just prepare fresh lime leaves. Then put it in an airtight container. Make sure this container is really tight and dry. Apart from being in a container, you can also put it in a plastic ziplock.
photo: Instagram/@endangpanga
If so, place the container containing the lime leaves in the refrigerator, specifically on the bottom shelf of the freezer. Well, the cold temperature under the freezer will keep the orange leaves fresh but not frozen. That way, lime leaves can be used immediately at any time without having to wait for the texture to soften from freezing.
photo: Instagram/@endangpanga
However, if you want to apply this trick, make sure all the materials and tools are dry. Dry leaves can prevent the growth of bacteria that cause leaves to change color or even dry out. This was emphasized by the video uploader when a netizen asked in the comments column.
"Wash it first or not, sis?" asked the Instagram account @elvy_zain.
"I don't wash mine, or you can wash it if you want, but wait until it's dry and then put it in the container, " replied the Instagram account @endangpanga.
How? Easy enough, right? You can also apply this trick when storing lime leaves at home. That way, the orange leaves will remain fresh, green and not dry for up to 1 month.
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Benefits of orange leaves for beauty.
Orange leaves are not only useful as an additional ingredient in cooking, but also have a number of benefits for the beauty of skin and hair. Here are some of the benefits:
1. Brightens the skin.
The vitamin C and antioxidant content in orange leaves can help brighten the skin and reduce hyperpigmentation.
2. Reduces acne.
The antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties of lime leaves can help reduce inflammation in acne and prevent new acne from forming.
3. Refreshes the skin.
Using lime juice or lime leaf extract as a toner can have a refreshing effect on the skin.
4. Reduces fine lines and wrinkles.
The antioxidant content in orange leaves can help reduce damage caused by free radicals and reduce fine lines and wrinkles.
5. Control excess oil.
Orange leaves can help control excess oil production in the skin, making it suitable for oily skin.
6. Reduces black spots.
The vitamin C content in orange leaves can help reduce black spots on the skin and even out skin tone.
7. Healthy hair.
Using boiled lime leaf water as the final rinse after shampooing can give your hair a natural shine.
8. Treat dandruff.
The antifungal and antibacterial properties of orange leaves can help overcome dandruff problems on the scalp.
9. Reduces stains on teeth.
Chewing fresh lime leaves directly can help reduce stains on teeth and freshen breath.