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Brilio.net - Petai is a vegetable that has several nicknames such as pete or mlanding and is often consumed as a salad. This vegetable can be processed into various dishes such as sambal and stir-fries. Petai has become an important part of traditional cuisine.
The uniqueness of petai lies in its distinctive aroma that can arouse the appetite of some people. The combination of savory and slightly bitter flavors makes petai a favorite vegetable. This unique characteristic makes petai much loved by food lovers.
Storing petai requires special attention to maintain its quality. Petai is easily rotten and susceptible to worm attacks if not stored properly. A TikTok user with the account @bigtummyculinary shared an effective method to extend the shelf life of petai.
"So I got this trick from my mother. Actually, you know, buying petai in Jakarta is really expensive," said TikTok @bigtummyculinary.
As reported by BrilioFood from TikTok @bigtummyculinary on Tuesday (10/29), the way to store petai is quite easy. It doesn't need a blanching process to make petai last longer. Blanching itself is done by boiling petai briefly before storing it.
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To make it more practical, you can copy this trick. First, peel the petai one by one. Then cut it into two parts to make sure there are no worms inside.
photo: TikTok/@bigtummyculinary
After that, put the petai into an airtight container. Continue filling the container with water until full. Then close it and label the storage date.
Finally, place the container of petai in the chiller section of the refrigerator. According to him, this method will keep the petai fresh and green for up to a month.
photo: TikTok/@bigtummyculinary
"And I've been practicing this a lot, that's why I'm sharing it with you. It lasts for more than a month," said TikTok @bigtummyculinary.
In addition to using this method, you can also use another method that is no less effective. Namely by storing it in the freezer without having to soak it in water. This method was once shared by TikTok netizens through the comments column in the upload that has received 197 thousand viewers.
@bigtummyculinary HOW TO STORE PETE SO IT LASTS FOR 1 MONTH #voiceeffects #let'stry #learntocook #cookingtips #cookinghacks #cookingtips #reseptictok #youcanenjoy #streetfood Sweet Time - Lenka
"Make sure to store it in the freezer and it will last for months," said TikTok @dewigweneth.
"When my wife is in the freezer, the quality is still good, green," said TikTok @hendrik7898.
"If I...peel the stink beans...then wash them clean...wipe them with tissue until dry and then put them in a tightly closed container," said TikTok @aix270.
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