Brilio.net - Lontong is really suitable to be eaten with opor, satay , coconut milk vegetables, and many more. Processed food from rice is usually made using banana leaf wrapping. However, there are also those who wrap it in other tools such as plastic or jars according to taste.
Apart from normal days, lontong is also often present at special moments such as Eid, birthday celebrations, Christmas, Chinese New Year, and so on. So, when serving lontong, it's best to finish this food within a day, so there's no risk of it turning smelly and stale.
Lontong that is no longer fit to eat can also be seen from the surface, if it is too watery, you can be sure that the lontong is stale. However, you don't need to worry, because there is a trick for storing lontong so that it lasts from YouTube account user Bang Nurul.
This man named Nurul is known as a satay trader, so he is no stranger to the tricks surrounding lontong. According to him, lontong can be stored with a simple trick so that it stays fresh and doesn't smell for up to 2 days.
photo: YouTube/Bang Nurul
How to store rice cake so that it lasts and is not hard for 2 days
The trick is easy to put into practice. First, the remaining lontong that is still intact can be stored in the refrigerator, either the freezer or chiller. Yup, storing lontong in the refrigerator is the main trick to make lontong last longer.
This trick for storing lontong in the refrigerator not only keeps the lontong long-lasting, but also keeps the leaf wrapper green and doesn't dry out, you know.
Besides that, you don't need to worry about the lontong turning hard, because there is one more trick. The next day, when you want to consume the lontong again, you can take it out of the refrigerator to steam it. Just steam the rice cake for a while until it is slightly hot. This technique will return the lontong to softness again even though it previously hardened due to the cold temperature of the refrigerator.
"The strength of this lontong is 2 days, if it still doesn't sell in 2 days, I won't sell it, just give it to someone who wants it. But you have to check whether it is still suitable or not," said YouTube account owner Bang Nurul, quoted by BrilioFood.
photo: YouTube/Bang Nurul
How about it? How simple is this trick for storing lontong? Taking a peek at Bang Nurul's YouTube upload, apart from having been watched 3,000 times, the comments column is also filled with enthusiastic netizens, you know.
How to bend banana leaves without fire.
Banana leaves can be flexed instantly with fire from a stove or firewood. But this method is considered dangerous or wastes stove gas. So, here's an alternative way to bend banana leaves without fire.
1. Soak in water.
Soak banana leaves in warm water for a few minutes until the leaves become more flexible. This will make the leaves easier to shape without having to burn them.
2. Water spraying.
Spray water on both sides of the banana leaves and leave for a few minutes. Water will help weaken the fibers in the leaves, making them more flexible and easier to shape.
3. Water vapor.
Using water vapor is another way to make banana leaves more flexible. Warm a pan with water, then hold the leaves over the resulting steam. Make sure it's not too long so the leaves don't become too soft.
4. Heating with microwave.
Place the banana leaves in the microwave for a few seconds (usually around 20-30 seconds) to heat and soften the leaves. Make sure to monitor the process so it doesn't get too hot and damage the leaves.
5. Massage.
Rub and massage the leaves gently between the palms of your hands. This will help to break down the fibers in the leaves and make them more pliable.