foto: YouTube/Dapur Mbak Lia Dewi
Brilio.net - Chili is an important kitchen spice that is often used in Indonesian cuisine to provide a spicy taste and natural color. Because it is often used, many people stock chili at home. However, improper storage can cause chili to quickly become moldy and rotten.
Usually, people dry or freeze chilies to make them last longer. If you don't want to use either of these methods, there is another alternative. A netizen on the YouTube account Dapur Mbak Lia Dewi shared how to store chilies without drying or freezing them, which can keep them fresh for up to 2 months.
As quoted by BrilioFood from the YouTube account Dapur Mbak Lia Dewi, Monday (27/1), first, sort all the chili stock that you want to store, if there are chilies that are rotten or damaged, it is better not to mix them with chilies that are still good. Then, wash them thoroughly under running water. Drain and dry the chilies with tissue or napkins.
photo: YouTube/Mbak Lia Dewi's Kitchen
After that, place the chili in a jar lined with tissue. Well, this tissue will function to absorb moisture when the chili is stored, so that the chili can last longer. Not only that, you can also add 1 kitchen ingredient, namely garlic to be stored with the chili.
Yup, this garlic is said to help chilies last longer. The reason is, as reported by 12taste.com, garlic can prevent the growth of bacteria around chilies, so that chilies will not rot easily.
photo: YouTube/Mbak Lia Dewi's Kitchen
Then, close the jar and store the chili in the refrigerator chiller. With this trick on how to store chili, it is guaranteed that the chili can stay fresh for up to 2 months.
photo: YouTube/Mbak Lia Dewi's Kitchen
Benefits of storing chilies properly.Storing chilies properly not only saves money, but also ensures the availability of fresh kitchen spices at all times. Proper storage can prevent rotting and mold growth, so that the nutrients and vitamin C content in chilies are maintained. In addition, by storing chilies in sufficient quantities, you don't need to go back and forth to the market when the price of chilies is rising.
Additional tips for storing chilies. In addition to using the garlic and tissue method, there are several additional tips that can be done to maximize the durability of chilies:
- Make sure the jar used is completely dry and clean before use.
- Check the chilies periodically every week to make sure none are starting to rot.
- Avoid washing large quantities of chilies at once if you are not going to store them straight away.
- Do not place the jar in a part of the refrigerator that is too cold because it can cause the chilies to freeze.
It is important to recognize the condition of chilies that are still good for consumption. Fresh chilies will have bright and shiny colors, hard and firm textures, and stems that are still fresh green. Avoid using chilies that have black spots, soft textures, or have turned brown. If you find these signs, it is best to separate the chilies immediately to prevent the rot from spreading to other chilies.
(brl/tin)
