Brilio.net - Certain spices must be added to a number of dishes so that the taste and aroma are more delicious. One of the mainstay spices for cooking is lime leaves . The fresh taste and fragrant aroma of this leaf really makes the dish even more delicious. Lime leaves are usually included in dishes such as rendang, nasi liwet, soto, and others.
Because they are often used for cooking, many people choose to buy lime leaves directly in large quantities. However, before buying lots of orange leaves, you should first know how to store this type of leaf so that it remains durable in terms of color, taste and aroma. On the other hand, if you use the wrong storage technique, orange leaves will dry out easily, you know.
Well, quite a few people choose to store orange leaves in a container filled with water. It is believed that orange leaves soaked in water will last longer when stored. However, even without water, you can still keep orange leaves fresh for up to 3 months, you know. As long as you use the trick shared by YouTube user Dewi Yuslina.
How to store orange leaves to keep them fresh green.
First, wash the lime leaves until clean, then drain them. Orange leaves must also be dried using a clean cloth or tissue so they don't get damp when stored later. Then, place the lime leaves in the jar.
You can also use the same method of storing bay leaves, you know. However, make sure the jar used to hold the bay leaves is different from the lime leaves, so that each leaf can last a long time.
"Bay leaves are the same, they have been washed and dried," added YouTube account owner Dewi Yuslina, quoted by BrilioFood on Sunday (25/2).
photo: YouTube/Dewi Yuslina
After the jar containing the lime leaves is closed tightly. Put it in the refrigerator freezer. Yup, the way to store orange leaves is to freeze them, so the orange leaves can remain fresh green and last for up to 3 months.
photo: YouTube/Dewi Yuslina
So, even without soaking in water, orange leaves can stay fresh if stored this way, right? Taking a peek at Dewi Yuslina's YouTube upload, not many netizens have left comments, but this video has been watched more than 100 times, you know.
How to use lime leaves when cooking so they are not bitter.
There are times when orange leaves give a bitter taste to dishes. So, you can follow some of the steps below so that the bitter taste disappears.
1. Choose young and fresh leaves.
Avoid using old or wilted orange leaves, because old leaves tend to be more bitter. Choose orange leaves that are still fresh and bright green in color.
2. Remove the leaf bones.
Before using it, make sure to remove the middle bones of the lime leaves. This middle bone usually has a bitter taste. You can do this by folding the lime leaves in half then cutting the middle.
3. Soak in salt water.
Before use, you can also soak lime leaves in salt water for a few minutes. This will help reduce the bitter taste of lime leaves.
4. Cut carefully.
When cutting lime leaves for cooking, make sure you cut them carefully and only use the thin parts of the leaves. Avoid cutting the thicker base or middle part of the leaf, because that is what is usually more bitter.
5. Use it wisely.
Lastly, use lime leaves wisely in your cooking. There is no need to use too many lime leaves, because too much can make the dish too bitter. Just use a few lime leaves to give a refreshing aroma and taste to your cooking.