foto: YouTube/Pawonne Simbok
Brilio.net - Orange leaves are often used to add a fragrant aroma to dishes such as liwet rice, orek tempe, various chili sauces, peyek, and many more. On the other hand, lime leaves can also add to the aesthetic appearance of dishes that are originally plain and become more beautiful because of the additional green color of this leaf.
Because they are often used, many people choose to store lime leaves directly in large quantities. However, there are still mistakes in how to store orange leaves, so that sometimes these leaves turn black and are no longer fresh after being stored for a few days. In fact, if you store it correctly, orange leaves can last for weeks or months.
Many people choose to store orange leaves by soaking them in water, then placing them in the refrigerator chiller. However, unlike the netizen who owns the YouTube channel Pawonne Simbok, he admits that he has another, no less effective way to store orange leaves so they stay green and fresh.
"The leaves that I have kept for weeks are still good, the color is still green," he said, quoted by BrilioFood from the Pawonne Simbok YouTube channel on Monday (4/3).
photo: YouTube/Pawonne Simbok
First, prepare all the orange leaves that you want to store. If you pick directly from the garden, you can first separate the orange leaves from the stems. According to the netizen who is familiarly called Simbok, there is no need to wash these orange leaves if they don't look dirty.
However, if you still want to clean it, just wipe it with a damp napkin or cloth, then dry the orange leaves before storing them.
After that, put all the lime leaves in an airtight jar. Make sure the jar is dry, so that the leaves won't get damp when stored. The reason is, if it's damp, orange leaves are at risk of rotting easily, you know.
photo: YouTube/Pawonne Simbok
Finally, just store the jar containing the orange leaves in the freezer. Yup, the netizen's way of storing orange leaves on the Pawonne Simbok YouTube channel is to freeze them, so they can last green and fresh for weeks.
photo: YouTube/Pawonne Simbok
So, even if you don't soak it in water, orange leaves can still be stored for a long time this way, right? Taking a peek at Pawonne Simbok's YouTube upload, not many netizens have left comments, but this video has been watched more than 200 times, you know.
How to make the aroma of orange leaves stronger.
When cooking using lime leaves, the aroma may feel less pronounced. If you often experience this, don't be confused yet, let's follow the method below.
1. Choose fresh lime leaves.
Make sure the lime leaves you use are fresh and not wilted. Fresh leaves will have a stronger aroma.
2. Grind or squeeze the leaves.
Before using lime leaves, you can grind or squeeze them with your hands. This will help release the essential oils contained in it, so the aroma is stronger.
3. Cut or slice finely.
Finely chopping or slicing lime leaves can also help release a stronger aroma.
4. Mild heat.
Before use, you can place the lime leaves on a hot surface (for example, on a pan filled with hot water or on a hot stove). The light heat will help release the stronger aroma.
5. Use it in soup dishes .
Lime leaves are often used in soupy dishes such as soup or stir-fry. Cooking lime leaves in liquid will help their aroma and flavor distribute more evenly in the dish.
6. The right amount.
Make sure you use enough amount of lime leaves according to the recipe you are following. Too few lime leaves may not provide a strong aroma.
7. Proper storage.
If you place lime leaves in the refrigerator, make sure to store them in an airtight container to preserve their moisture and aroma.
(brl/jad)
