Brilio.net - Oxtail soup is suitable to eat at any time, especially when the weather is less friendly so you can warm your body. On the other hand, oxtail soup is also often the main dish at a number of celebrations, such as Eid, Christmas, Chinese New Year, weddings, birthdays, and so on.
Oxtail soup is usually not only made from pieces of oxtail, but also various vegetables which make this food even more delicious. However, many people avoid these foods, especially when they are on a diet. The reason is, processed beef usually contains quite high fat.
This was also explained by netizens on the Instagram account @alvinaolivia. This mother said that oxtail soup is a dish that can add calories. Apart from that, consuming too much fat is also known to risk endangering heart health, blood circulation, and so on.
So, so you don't have to worry anymore when eating oxtail soup, the owner of the Instagram account @alvinaolivia has a trick to lose fat, you know. After investigating, even though the fat is removed, the processed oxtail soup is still rich in taste when enjoyed.
"Why do you need to remove the fat? Because, it doesn't make the dish tastier but it adds calories! So it's a loss, right?" he wrote in an Instagram post @alvinaolivia, quoted by BrilioFood on Tuesday (9/4).
How to cook oxtail soup so that it has minimal calories.
Before practicing the trick, the owner of the Instagram account @alvinaolivia usually makes sure he has cooked or prepared the oxtail soup the day before eating it. Because the oxtail soup will first be stored in the refrigerator freezer.
Yup, storing oxtail soup in the refrigerator freezer is the main trick. After leaving it in the freezer for a day, the fat in the oxtail soup will harden at the top.
photo: Instagram/@alvinaolivia
The oxtail soup fat can be scooped out using a spoon. But you should be careful when removing the fat, so as not to damage the meat or vegetables in the oxtail soup. Once all the fat has been set aside, the oxtail soup can be warmed up to make it runny again before serving.
"You can use these tips for other dishes too, you know rendang, rawon, goat soup, soto, etc.," added the owner of the Instagram account @alvinaolivia.
photo: Instagram/@alvinaolivia
How about it, it's really a simple trick to remove fat from this oxtail soup, right? Taking a peek at @alvinaolivia's Instagram upload which has been watched 7 million times, quite a few netizens have left enthusiastic comments about this trick, you know.
"The carrots are damaged, it's better to separate them first or cook the vegetables after the freezing process," wrote Instagram @sadhaaa37.
"If I cook it the day before without spices and friends. It's just pure oxtail. So the fat isn't mixed with the spices. If you want to make mp breast milk or add to other food, don't mix the flavors. And the vegetables are fresh," explained Instagram @nyonya_dokter_agus.
"Will the taste be reduced because it sticks to the fat?" asked Instagram @fikrihr14 and received a response from the owner of the Instagram account @aninshafa10, "no idea, same thing."
"That's what makes my heart stop - there are so many candles," said Instagram @felicianikekristanto.
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How to store beef.
There are different ways to store beef safely, depending on how long you want to store it and the storage conditions. Here are some common ways to store beef.
1. Store in the refrigerator.
Store beef in the coldest part of your refrigerator, usually on the bottom shelf or in the back. Make sure the meat is wrapped tightly using a plastic bag or packaging specifically designed for storing food. In the refrigerator, beef tends to last for 3-5 days.
2. Airtight packaging.
You can separate the beef into portions according to your needs and store it in an airtight plastic bag or airtight container before putting it in the refrigerator. This helps extend the shelf life of the meat.
3. Freezing.
If you don't plan to eat beef in the near future, you can freeze it. Make sure to wrap it tightly using plastic food wrap or an airtight bag, then store it in the freezer. By freezing, beef can last for several months, depending on the temperature of your freezer.
4. Vacuum sealing.
If you have a vacuum packaging machine, you can use this technique to seal beef in airtight packaging before storing it in the refrigerator or freezer. Vacuum sealing helps maintain the quality and freshness of meat for longer.
5. Pay attention to expiration dates.
Be sure to check the expiration date or "best-by" date printed on the package of store-bought beef. This is important to ensure food safety and quality.
6. Avoid clumping.
If you store beef in the freezer, avoid clumping by placing it in one layer and not stacking it on top of each other. This helps prevent water crystallization which can ruin the texture and taste of the meat.
Make sure to always wash your hands and surfaces used when handling beef to avoid cross-contamination and maintain cleanliness. Apart from that, make sure to cook beef thoroughly before consuming it to prevent diseases caused by bacteria.