Brilio.net - Fans of savory snacks will definitely be familiar with spring rolls. The snack can be made using various fillings, one of the most famous being bamboo shoots. Spring rolls filled with bamboo shoots are known to originate from Semarang, but this dish is also easily found in various other areas.
Bamboo shoot spring rolls are really suitable as an afternoon snack while drinking tea or coffee. Apart from that, it is not uncommon for this dish to be served during celebrations of special moments, such as breaking the fast, Eid, Christmas, weddings, and so on.
However, many people avoid bamboo shoot spring rolls because this dish is thought to emit a strong urine odor. This smell comes from organic compounds released by bamboo shoots. So, so that it doesn't smell bad, you can make your own bamboo shoot spring rolls at home with a number of cooking tricks, you know.
A general trick to ensure that the bamboo shoot spring roll filling doesn't smell like urine is to boil it several times. However, for those of you who don't want to waste a lot of time boiling bamboo shoots over and over again, it seems that this trick from netizens on the TikTok account @esanirwana is suitable for you.
So, the trick so that the bamboo shoot spring roll filling doesn't smell bad only requires one boiling process. But, before boiling, make sure the bamboo shoots have been cut into pieces and washed thoroughly under running water. Then, boil until tender, drain the bamboo shoots, then rinse again with running water.
photo: TikTok/@esanirwana
Then, set aside the bamboo shoots to prepare the ground spices. Crush or blend the shallots and garlic to taste. Besides that, also add a little ginger. Yup, ginger is the main kitchen ingredient to mix in the bamboo shoot spring roll filling so it doesn't smell like urine.
"The next key is to add ginger to the ground spices to minimize the smell of urine," wrote the owner of the TikTok account @esanirwana in his upload, quoted by BrilioFood on Monday (25/3).
After mashing, saute the ground spices until fragrant. Then, add the bamboo shoots and continue to stir-fry until completely cooked. While cooking, bamboo shoots can also be mixed with spices and other ingredients such as spring onions, oyster sauce, soy sauce, salt, sugar, flavorings, and so on.
Once the stir-fried bamboo shoots are cooked and mixed perfectly with all the other ingredients, turn off the heat on the stove and let it sit until it's no longer hot. Finally, bamboo shoots are ready to be used as spring roll filling.
photo: TikTok/@esanirwana
Wow, it turns out it's a really simple trick so that the bamboo shoot spring roll filling doesn't smell like urine, right? Taking a peek at @esanirwana's TikTok upload which has been watched 66 thousand times, many netizens have left enthusiastic comments about bamboo shoot spring rolls, you know.
How to store bamboo shoot spring rolls so they don't go stale quickly
Once served, sometimes bamboo shoot spring rolls are not eaten straight away. The reason is, this dish is quite filling even if you only eat one portion.
So, here's how to store bamboo shoot spring rolls so they last more than 1 day.
1. Make sure the spring rolls are cold.
Before storing spring rolls, make sure that they have cooled completely after cooking.
2. Use a closed container.
Place spring rolls in a tightly closed airtight container. This will help prevent outside air from entering and maintain moisture so that the spring rolls don't go stale quickly.
3. Store in the refrigerator.
If possible, store spring rolls in the refrigerator (refrigerator). A lower temperature will help keep spring rolls fresher for longer.
4. Use plastic wrap.
You can also wrap spring rolls individually in plastic cling wrap before storing them in a closed container. This will help isolate the spring rolls from outside air.
5. Don't keep it too long.
Although the steps above will help extend the shelf life of spring rolls, you should still consume them within a relatively short time, usually within 2-3 days after cooking. Spring rolls that have been stored for a long time may lose their optimal taste and texture.