Brilio.net - Ginger is a spice that has various benefits in food and beverage processing. This spice is not only used as a cooking spice but can also be consumed in the form of a decoction or infusion. The content of ginger which has a strong aroma is useful for soothing the throat and overcoming flu symptoms.
The high demand for ginger encourages many people to store it in large quantities. However, ginger is often stored in an inappropriate way, such as simply placing it with other spices. Improper storage can shorten the shelf life of ginger, causing dryness, rotting, or even sprouting in a short time.
The right method of storing ginger is needed to maintain its freshness for a long time. The solution for storing ginger has been shared by Youtube user Mama Dhin Kitchen through a tutorial. The method shown is able to maintain the freshness of whole ginger for up to four months.
photo: YouTube/Mama Dhin Kitchen
As reported by BrilioFood on Monday (10/28), prepare fresh ginger to be stored. Then wash it clean while rubbing it so that the remaining soil is removed. If the ginger has grown roots or shoots, cut the part.
photo: YouTube/Mama Dhin Kitchen
After washing, put the ginger in a container (box container). Then pour water until all parts of the ginger are submerged. Finally, close the container and place the ginger in the refrigerator or room temperature.
photo: YouTube/Mama Dhin Kitchen
In the video, user You Mama Dhin Kitchen shows her ginger that has been stored in similar conditions in the refrigerator. After two months, the texture of the ginger is still hard when broken, a sign that the ginger is fresh. The inside of the ginger is also not rotten at all.
"This can last 3-4 months and still be fresh," he explained further.
photo: YouTube/Mama Dhin Kitchen
This ginger soaking position can prevent it from drying out. However, it should be noted that the soaking water must be changed every three days. This aims to prevent rotting or sprouting due to dirty and cloudy water.
This video on how to store ginger has been viewed more than 49 thousand times. There are more than 200 YouTube users who have flooded the comments column. Most of these netizens admitted that they wanted to practice directly how to store ginger like in the video.
"Thank you, Mom... tips for storing ginger so that it lasts longer... This is perfect for us housewives... amazing, Mom... after 2 months it's still like freshly harvested ginger," said YouTuber Refka Uli.
"Wow, it can also be stored at room temperature, for those who don't have a refrigerator, thank you for the information and tips, stay healthy there," said YouTube GERHANAiNDAH Real.
"Thanks for the tips, sis! If it can last that long, ginger is really cool! I want to try it," said YouTube Maurica IndoBule.
"I gained more knowledge,,, Thank you, Mama Dhin,,, very useful,,, usually I like to be outside with the others,,, Thanks for the info," said YouTube FAMILIE SCHUTTE.