foto: Instagram/@renii.asih
Brilio.net - Rice containing weevils is a problem that many people often face. Rice weevils usually breed in rice that is not stored properly and in damp places. In fact, these rice weevils can damage the quality and taste of rice, as well as raise concerns about health risks.
The presence of weevils in rice is not only annoying, but also makes the cooking process less comfortable, because the weevils must be cleaned first before the rice is cooked. In fact, cleaning rice that has been infected with weevils can be a difficult and time-consuming task. The weevils often hide inside the rice grains, making it difficult to remove if only washed as usual.
Then to make it more practical, some people usually use some spices, such as lime leaves, bay leaves, or garlic placed in a container of rice. The aroma of some of these spices is considered disliked by fleas, so that the insects just go away.
Unfortunately, this method is not always effective. In some cases, rice that has been infested with weevils cannot be removed just by giving it the spices. This usually happens when the rice weevils are really numerous and the rice stored is also not a little. Instead, you can use a trick shared by Instagram user @renii.asih.
Through one of the videos uploaded, she admitted to having another way to get rid of rice weevils. Well, this method is more effective if the amount of rice is very large. Reported by BrilioFood from Instagram @renii.asih on Wednesday (8/21), the method used is to dry the rice. However, there are a number of steps that need to be taken so that the rice weevils really go away. That way, the rice becomes cleaner and suitable for consumption.
photo: Instagram/@renii.asih
To be more precise, move the rice on a flat surface, such as on a floor that has been given a base. Now, collect the rice on one side, so that it forms a small mound. So, don't flatten the rice right away. After that, let it sit until the lice come out of the mound of rice by themselves.
photo: Instagram/@renii.asih
In order for this to work optimally, it is best not to place the rice in direct sunlight. Because, although sunlight can kill and repel lice, the cleaning process will still be more difficult. Especially if the dead lice are still in the rice.
photo: Instagram/@renii.asih
Well, the rice placed on this flat media will make the lice go away and stay away from the rice. If that happens, you can immediately clean the lice that have moved away so they don't come back again. Do this process gradually until all the lice in the rice are completely gone.
This post about how to get rid of rice weevils has been viewed more than 4,000 times. Many other Instagram users then gave their responses directly in the comments column. Most of them admitted that they had just learned about the trick and were interested in trying it out right away.
" There was such a bunch of fleas that I just found out, thx sis, " said Instagram @siscmelia.home.
" Even if you give them pandan leaves or bay leaves, the lice don't like them, " said Instagram user @jaz_dha23.
" Thank you MBK, the information is very useful ," wrote the Instagram account @ayudiahsetiowati.
" There are so many lice, sis, thanks for the tips, " commented the Instagram account @nurkhoiriyah29.
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