Instead of baking soda, this is a trick for boiling banana blossoms so that the color remains white using 2 kitchen ingredients

foto: TikTok/@nenghenzha

So that when it is processed into a favorite menu, the appearance of the banana blossom does not turn black, thereby reducing appetite.

Brilio.net - Banana blossoms are one of the food ingredients that are often processed by Indonesian people. Usually, this food ingredient is cooked into stir-fries or dishes made with coconut milk.

But before cooking, banana blossoms must be processed first. Usually banana blossoms are boiled for a while to make them soft so they are easy to cook.

When talking about boiling banana blossoms, it turns out that there are still many people who fail. Instead of being fresh, the boiled banana blossoms were actually too soft. Not only that, the color also changes to black.

As a solution, you can add baking soda to the boiled banana flower water. The addition of this kitchen ingredient is thought to maintain the white color of banana blossoms even though they have been boiled.

But don't just use baking soda, it turns out there are other kitchen ingredients that can be used to boil banana blossoms. The method was demonstrated by TikTok user @nenghenzha.

Reported by BrilioFood from TikTok @nenghenzha on Thursday (7/3), put a large amount of water in the pan. Put the pan on the stove and boil until it really boils. When it's boiling, add two kitchen ingredients, namely salt and cooking oil, to it. Stir until evenly mixed.

photo: TikTok/@nenghenzha

If so, then put the banana blossoms into the cooking water. According to him, the addition of these two kitchen ingredients is effective in maintaining the color while eliminating the bitter taste of banana blossoms. Boil the banana blossoms until the texture is soft.

"The banana heart is also cut directly into the pan, that's the trick so that the ontongs remain white without bayclin, you know," said the owner of the video.

photo: TikTok/@nenghenzha

Once soft, immediately remove the banana blossoms using a strainer. Without needing to drain it first, immediately put the boiled banana blossoms into a container filled with plain water.

photo: TikTok/@nenghenzha

This process aims to stop the ripening process of banana blossoms. Not only that, this process also aims to clean the banana blossoms. To ensure maximum cleanliness, netizens rinsed the boiled banana blossoms twice.

Once done, the banana blossoms can be drained and then processed into various delicious and appetizing dishes. Even without adding baking soda, the color of boiled banana blossoms doesn't turn black, right?

@nenghenzha Boiled Ontong #menusedsimple #kontenmasakviral #masakansimple Cute - Aurel Surya Lie

Here are some tricks for storing banana blossoms so they last longer:

1. Choose ripe banana blossoms.

Choose banana blossoms that are ripe but not too soft or too hard. Banana flowers that are too ripe are susceptible to damage quickly.

2. Avoid direct exposure to air.

Store banana blossoms in an airtight container or wrap them in aluminum foil to protect them from direct air which can cause them to rot quickly.

3. Store in a cool and dry place.

Place the banana blossoms in a cool place, such as a refrigerator or a cool, dry storage room. Temperatures that are too high can speed up the ripening process and shorten the shelf life of banana blossoms.

4. Don't wash it too early.

If you are not going to use banana blossoms in the near future, it is better not to wash them too early. Lightly mist the base of the banana flower with water to keep it moist, but avoid washing it thoroughly until you are ready to use it.

5. Use plastic wrap or plastic bags.

If you only use a small part of the banana blossom, wrap the unused part in plastic wrap or place it in a plastic bag before storing in the refrigerator. This will help maintain humidity and prevent air from entering.

By following these tips, you can extend the shelf life of banana blossoms and avoid rapid spoilage.

@nenghenzha Boiled Ontong #menusederhana#kontenmasakviral#masakansimple Cute - Aurel Surya Lie

Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.