foto: YouTube/Sana Secret Recipes
Brilio.net - The most ideal place to store meat is in the refrigerator, more precisely in the freezer. Meat is a food ingredient that is easily contaminated and rots if left at room temperature. Therefore, meat must be stored in the freezer at a very low temperature.
When stored in the freezer , the meat will freeze and cool. This condition will prevent bacteria from growing on the surface of the meat. That way, the meat will not rot easily for weeks, even months.
Unfortunately, this also poses its own challenges. Frozen meat will definitely harden and be difficult to process. You must thaw it first so that the texture returns to being soft as before.
Some people usually move the meat to the chiller section. Then the meat will be left overnight so that the texture softens. However, this method is certainly less effective if you are in a hurry and do not have time to wait that long.
Instead, you can use a special method to defrost meat quickly. This method was once shared by YouTube user Sana Secret Recipes. Through one of the videos she uploaded, she claimed to be able to defrost frozen meat in just 5 minutes. Very fast, right?
But keep in mind that there are some ingredients needed. Reported by BrilioFood , the ingredients are salt and hot water. So, frozen meat will be soaked in water so that it can soften quickly.
The way to soak it is not arbitrary. First, open the meat packaging. Then sprinkle it with salt. Spread the salt using your hands until it is evenly distributed over the entire surface. If so, repack the meat.
photo: YouTube/Sana Secret Recipes
After that, pour hot water into a large and wide bowl. Once done, insert a glass bowl (which is smaller in size) into the bowl of hot water. Then pour room temperature water into the bowl.
photo: YouTube/Sana Secret Recipes
Then, add 2 tsp of salt to the water in a small bowl. Then put in the frozen meat that has been smeared with salt and wrapped in plastic. Make sure the water can soak most of the frozen meat.
photo: YouTube/Sana Secret Recipes
Next, cover the bowl. You can use a wide glass bowl or another cover that can withstand the heat of the water. Then let it sit for just 5 minutes.
After it has been left to rest, open the plastic packaging of the meat. Then take the meat that has started to soften inside. Throw away the plastic and move the meat to the soaking water. Because the texture of the meat is already soft, you can easily take every piece of meat that is still attached. Now, this meat is ready to be cooked.
photo: YouTube/Sana Secret Recipes
FAQ: Frequently asked questions about how to quickly defrost frozen meat
1. Does thawing meat in hot water directly make it faster?
It is not recommended to soak the meat directly in hot water because it can cause the outside of the meat to cook while the inside is still frozen. The method used in this article helps to thaw the meat more evenly without damaging its texture.
2. Why is it necessary to add salt when defrosting meat?
Salt helps speed up the thawing process by lowering the freezing point of the water around the meat. It also helps keep the meat tender after thawing.
3. Is this method safe for all types of meat?
Yes, this method can be used to thaw various types of meat such as beef, chicken, or fish. However, make sure the meat is fresh and does not experience any suspicious color changes or odors after thawing.
4. Can meat that has been thawed in this way be refrozen?
Its best not to. Thawed meat should be cooked immediately to maintain its quality and safety. Refreezing meat can change its texture and make it more susceptible to bacterial growth.
5. How long can thawed meat stay before cooking?
Thawed meat should be cooked within 1-2 hours. If not cooked immediately, store in the chiller at low temperature and use within 12-24 hours to keep it fresh.
(brl/tin)
