Brilio.net - Lime leaves are one of the spices that are often added to cooking. Not without reason, this type of leaf can add to the aroma and taste of a dish. Not only that, as reported by webmd.com, the content of orange leaves can also eliminate bad breath and ward off free radicals, you know.
Therefore, a number of people deliberately plant orange leaf trees in their yards. That way, orange leaves can be picked when they are needed for cooking mixtures.
But for those who don't grow it at home, just buy orange leaves. With a relatively cheap price, you can get large quantities of orange leaves. If you don't run out at once, orange leaves can be stored as stock.
The stock of lime leaves must of course be stored properly. Because if it is careless, the stock of orange leaves will actually dry out and end up turning black. If this happens, the taste of orange leaves will become bitter. Like it or not, the stock of lime leaves is just thrown away. Very unfortunate, right?
To get around this, you can put a stock of lime leaves in a container. Before closing, add enough water to cover the entire surface of the orange leaves. Then close the container and store it in the refrigerator.
But don't just use this method, because a netizen using TikTok @moorlife.official has his own trick for storing a stock of orange leaves . According to him, this method is effective in making the stock of orange leaves stay green and last for up to 3 months.
Tricks for storing orange leaves so they stay green and last up to 3 months.
Reported by BrilioFood from TikTok @moorlife.official on Wednesday (10/4), first separate the orange leaves that are yellow and dry. Make sure the orange leaves stored as stock are still fresh and green.
photo: TikTok/@moorlife.official
On the other side, put a dry tissue as the base of the container. If so, then add the orange leaves which will be stored as stock. After that, close the container tightly until no more air can enter it.
photo: TikTok/@moorlife.official
Then put the container in the refrigerator in the freezer section. In this way, the stock of orange leaves will last for months, you know.
photo: TikTok/@moorlife.official
That way you don't need to go back and forth to the market when you need orange leaves.
How to process orange leaves so that the aroma comes out optimally.
To process orange leaves so that the aroma comes out optimally, here are several steps you can follow.
1. Choose fresh lime leaves.
Make sure you use lime leaves that are fresh and not yet wilted. Fresh leaves will have a stronger aroma.
2. Wash thoroughly.
Wash the lime leaves with clean water to remove dirt or other residue. Make sure you clean it gently so as not to damage the leaves.
3. Dry gently.
After washing, dry the lime leaves gently using a clean cloth or kitchen tissue. Make sure there is no remaining water on the leaves.
4. Break the lime leaves.
Before using, break the lime leaves by squeezing them or turning them over with your hands. This will help release the essential oils trapped in the leaves.
5. Cut or tear the lime leaves.
Cut or tear lime leaves into small pieces before you cook or use them in drinks. This will help release more aroma and flavor from the leaves.
By following the steps above, you can process orange leaves so that their aroma comes out optimally in cooking or drinks.