YouTube/Lilis Rahma
Peeled and sliced red onions can release enzymes that can turn into sulfuric acid when in the air.
20 April 2024 14:31
Brilio.net - Typical Indonesian dishes cannot be separated from various spices, one of which is shallots . This kitchen spice is famous for its savory taste and delicious aroma. Apart from being mixed in cooking, shallots are also often fried to be used as a garnish or sprinkle on dishes.
Before processing, shallots must be peeled first . Even though it looks easy, the process of slicing shallots is actually homework in itself. The reason is, as reported by customs.go.jp, peeled and sliced red onions can release enzymes that can turn into sulfuric acid when in the air. Well, this enzyme is what causes the eyes to sting due to irritation and produce tears. Not only that, if you measure a lot of shallots, of course you will spend a long time peeling them.
As a solution, some people deliberately soak shallots in hot water before peeling them. Apart from making your eyes less sore, this method can also soften the onion skin. That way, this cooking ingredient is easy to peel.
However, there are still other ways besides soaking shallots when you want to peel them, you know. A netizen, YouTube user Lilis Rahma, shared a practical and effective way to peel red onions in large quantities. Apart from being fast, this virtual world method also doesn't make you feel sore when peeling shallots.
Curious about how?
This quick trick for peeling red onions doesn't require one at a time and without the drama of crying.
Reported by BrilioFood from YouTube Lilis Rahma on Saturday (20/4), this method can be practiced when you want to process dried shallots, OK?
The first step, put the shallots in a container filled with water.
"Soak for at least 10 minutes until the skin becomes easier to peel," he said.
photo: YouTube/Lilis Rahma
When it has been soaked for 10 minutes, discard some of the water from which the shallots were soaked. Then take a mixer that has one leg attached, turn it on and stir in the shallots.
"Well, this onion skin will get stuck in the mixer eye," explained the owner of the video.
photo: YouTube/Lilis Rahma
This method of peeling is better done when a large amount of shallots are used. Because the friction created by the mixer will be stronger so the shallot skin will peel more quickly. After mixing for a while, turn off and lift the mixer.
"It sticks to the onion skins that have rubbed against each other," he explained.
photo: YouTube/Lilis Rahma
Just remove the onion skin that has accumulated in the mixer eye. Repeat the process until the shallots are completely clean.
photo: YouTube/Lilis Rahma
If so, just rinse and drain the peeled shallots.
How to get rid of the smell of onions on your hands.
1. Wash your hands.
Use soap and running water to wash your hands thoroughly. Rub thoroughly with soap for at least 20 seconds.
2. Lemon or lime.
Rub lemon or lime slices in your hands. The acid in this fruit can help reduce unpleasant odors.
3. Baking soda paste.
Mix baking soda with a little water to form a paste, then rub it into your hands. Baking soda has good odor absorbing properties.
4. Vinegar.
Mix vinegar with water in a 1:1 ratio, then use this mixture to rinse your hands. Vinegar can also help reduce unpleasant odors.
5. Salt.
Rub salt into your hands with a little water. Salt can help eliminate unpleasant odors.
After you try one or more of the methods above, make sure to wash your hands again with soap and running water to clean the residue and leave a fresh scent.
Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
