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Brilio.net - Shallots are easy to find because they can be planted in several types of soil, both loose and sandy loam. Shallots are often found in almost all types of dishes that have a savory taste. Shallots can also be fried as a topping for various menus to make them even more appetizing.
Usually the texture of fried shallots tends to be thin , layered and crunchy. Apart from that, the taste is known to be savory and slightly sweet. So, fried shallots are suitable to be eaten with fried rice, fried noodles or snacks.
Apart from adding flavor to dishes, shallots are also rich in nutrition. According to a journal issued by umm.ac.id, red onions are rich in vitamin K, vitamin E, iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus and sodium.
But unfortunately, even though it makes food more delicious, many people still avoid shallots. Precisely avoid the peeling process. How could it not be, peeling red onions often causes pain in the eyes that can lead to tears.
It turns out that the painful effect is because red onions contain the enzyme alliinase. This enzyme reacts with the sulfur compounds in shallots, producing a gas called syn-Propanethial-S-oxide. When this gas reaches the eyes, it can react with tears and produce sulfuric acid, which then causes irritation and pain in the eyes.
So, so that it doesn't hurt your eyes, there are a number of tips for peeling shallots that you need to try. One way is before peeling, first soak the shallots in water, then put or store them in the freezer.
However, of course this method can only be used for people who have a refrigerator. So, especially for those of you who don't have a refrigerator, there are still other ways to peel red onions so that it doesn't hurt your eyes. In fact, you can do it in just 10 seconds, you know. The @lafina_indonesia account shares these tips via Instagram.
"Using this method you can peel shallots in just 10 seconds," he wrote, quoted by BrilioFood from @lafina_indonesia on Tuesday (4/6).
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First, prepare the onions that you are going to cut, make sure they are still fresh. If there are still roots, you should set them aside first to ensure hygiene and make the next process easier. Then, before peeling the shallots, first prepare a bowl and hot water.
Next, put the shallots in a bowl, cover, and cover with hot water. Leave it for approximately 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, drain the shallots.
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The next step, start peeling the shallot skin by hand or using a knife. Onion skin will peel more easily after soaking it in water.
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Yup, after soaking, the shallots will be easy to peel. Even in just 10 seconds you can clean your skin. After peeling, you can continue the process of slicing the shallots. Easy right?
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