YouTube/Nikmatul Rosidah
Brilio.net - Nastar is known as a typical Indonesian cake made from a mixture of wheat flour, butter, eggs, sugar and pineapple jam. However, due to its high sugar and fat content, pineapple is susceptible to mold growth if not stored properly. High air humidity and improper storage methods can accelerate the growth of mold on pineapple.
The growth of mold on pineapple not only makes the pastries look unpleasant, but can also threaten your health if consumed. Mold that grows on pineapple can produce mycotoxins, which can cause food poisoning if consumed in large enough quantities.
To prevent nastar from growing mold, make sure to store it properly . If you are confused, you can copy the tricks shared by a woman named Nikmatul Rosidah. Through his personal YouTube account, Nikmatul admitted that he has a trick for storing pineapple so that it lasts and doesn't get moldy for up to a month.
"Dry cakes get moldy very easily. Even if they are baked for a long time, they usually get moldy inside, we don't know. Because of the humidity in the air, no one knows, okay," said YouTube user Nikmatul Rosidah, quoted by BrilioFood on Friday (5/4).
In general, some people will use silica gel when storing pineapple. Silica gel is used as an effective air dryer and can help maintain low humidity around pineapple when stored. By placing several sachets of silica gel in the pineapple storage container, you can help maintain its quality and prevent mold growth.
However, instead of using silica gel, Nikmatul actually used another trick.
This mom's trick for storing nastar makes it last longer and doesn't get moldy for up to a month.
So, he chose to store his pineapple directly in an airtight container. Make sure the container is completely dry. After that, arrange the nastar until it fills the bottom of the pan.
photo: YouTube/Nikmatul Rosidah
If there's quite a lot of pineapple, you can cover the top with tissue. Then fill it with other pineapple until the container is completely full. After that, close the container and store it in the freezer.
photo: YouTube/Nikmatul Rosidah
So, when storing it, make sure that the container containing the nastar is not moved. According to Nikmatul, moving nastar will make it crumble and crack easily. Therefore, just take it when you want to consume it. That way, the pineapple can last for up to a month.
"If you want to eat it, take it out of the refrigerator, just leave it at room temperature until the container gets wet and dries itself," said Nikmatul Rosidah.
photo: YouTube/Nikmatul Rosidah
This upload about tricks for saving pineapple has been watched more than 73 thousand times on YouTube. It's not surprising that many other YouTube users are interested. Not a few even gave direct responses in the comments column.
"So that it doesn't break, it's still good
Easy to practice, very good sharing, thank you," said YouTube @agussuwito.
"Wow, I got another recipe... I really like it," explained YouTube @nurlaelyr5273.
"Very creative, Ms Nik, thanks for sharing the tips... really useful for people like me who live overseas... so you can save typical Indonesian snacks," said YouTube @VeeJourneyAustralia.
"Thank you for showing me how to store food so that it lasts but can still be eaten... Alhandulillah," said YouTube @sofiahakschannel3077.
"Cool sis... your knowledge is really useful for me who rarely goes to the kitchen, hehe... thank you sis, greetings from Bekasi," said YouTube @dianpujiisnaningsih8253.
Tips for storing nastar dough so it doesn't crack easily.
To store the nastar mixture so it doesn't crack easily, there are several tips you can try.
1. Use plastic wrap.
Wrap the dough tightly using plastic wrap or a plastic bag so that it is not exposed to direct air.
2. Store in a closed container.
Use an airtight container or glass jar with a lid to store the mixture.
3. Add oil to the surface of the dough.
Brush a little oil on the surface of the dough before storing it to prevent it from drying out.
4. Store in the refrigerator.
Store the dough in the refrigerator to prevent the dough from getting too warm, so it remains elastic.
5. Choose a cool place.
Don't place the dough in a place that is too hot or exposed to direct sunlight.
6. Don't press the dough too hard.
When storing the dough, avoid pressing it too hard to keep it elastic.
7. Pay attention to the consistency of the dough.
Make sure the dough is not too dry or too wet when you store it.
8. Cut the dough with the correct technique.
Use a sharp knife and cut the dough with precise movements to avoid cracks.
9. Let the dough rest.
After shaping, let the dough rest for a while before cooking so that it is easier to work with without cracking.
(brl/lut)
