Brilio.net - One of the favorite drinks for breaking the fast is fruit ice . Not only refreshing, this drink consists of various types of fruit so it contains lots of vitamins. The fruit used usually consists of watermelon, dragon fruit, melon, avocado, apple, and others. To make it more complete, usually there are additional fruit and fronds, nata de coco, and basil seeds in it.
Even though many people sell fruit ice, what's wrong with trying to make it yourself at home ? By making it yourself, you can choose quality ingredients. Because usually the fruit ice sold uses artificial sweeteners, you know. Meanwhile, if you consume too many artificial sweeteners, you risk triggering various diseases.
Well, you can make fruit ice without artificial sweeteners. Try imitating the fruit ice recipe shown by a YouTube user, kitchen friend. In his video upload, this netizen replaced artificial sweeteners with other ingredients. Even so, the resulting fruit ice remains fresh, doesn't go stale quickly, and doesn't sour easily.
"This is in the sugar water, if the sugar water is really delicious, the fruit ice will be fresh, because the fruit is just the same," he said, quoted by BrilioFood from YouTube, kitchen friends, Wednesday (13/3).
How to make fruit ice fresher, without getting stale and sour quickly.
The first thing you need to do is make the sugar water first. Instead of using artificial sweeteners, this netizen deliberately used 300 ml of young coconut water as the main ingredient in his iced fruit sugar water. Then add a bunch of pandan leaves and boil until boiling.
"You have to boil it until it boils so it doesn't get sour and stale easily," said the owner of the video.
photo: YouTube/kitchen buddies
After boiling, mix 250 gr granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir until all ingredients dissolve. Once done, turn off the stove and strain the sugar water into a container.
photo: YouTube/kitchen buddies
While waiting for the sugar water to cool, he cut various types of fruit. In his video upload, he appears to be using cantaloupe, melon, dragon fruit, snake fruit and avocado. Arrange all the fruit pieces in the glass. To make it more complete, he also added jelly, ice cubes, sago pearls and young coconut scraps.
photo: YouTube/kitchen buddies
If so, add sugar water. You don't need a lot, this netizen just poured 5 tablespoons of sugar water. Then pour enough syrup. Don't forget, add sweetened condensed milk as the topping.
photo: YouTube/kitchen buddies
The fruit ice is ready to be served.
How to store dragon fruit so it doesn't rot quickly and lasts a long time.
INFOGRAPHIC ON HOW TO MAKE FRUIT ICE SO IT DOESN'T GO SPOILED AND SOUR QUICKLY
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Here are some tips for storing dragon fruit so it doesn't rot quickly:
1. Choose fruit that is well ripe.
Choose dragon fruit that is fully ripe. Immature fruit may not last long after being picked.
2. Avoid injury.
Avoid damaging or bruising the dragon fruit when handling it. Injury to the fruit can speed up the rotting process.
3. Store in a cool place.
Dragon fruit can be stored in the refrigerator or other cool place. Low temperatures will help slow the ripening and spoilage process.
4. Do not wash it before storing.
Avoid washing dragon fruit before storing. Moisture can accelerate mold growth and rot. Wash dragon fruit only when you are going to consume it.
5. Avoid contamination.
Store dragon fruit separately from other fruit. Contamination from other rotten fruit can speed up the rotting process.
6. Use breathable containers.
Store dragon fruit in a breathable container, such as a plastic container with holes or a paper bag. This helps reduce the buildup of ethylene gas produced by ripe dragon fruit, which can speed up the ripening process.
7. Check regularly.
Check dragon fruit regularly and remove any that are starting to show signs of rot. This will prevent the rot from spreading to other fruit.
By following these tips, you can extend the shelf life of dragon fruit and enjoy it fresh for longer.