YouTube/by Sefka
Brilio.net - Banana leaves are widely used as food wrappers, such as roasted rice, lemper, arem-arem, lontong, and so on. Apart from protecting dishes from falling apart, banana leaves also have other functions, you know. Banana leaves are known to add aroma to dishes so they are more fragrant.
Banana leaves are much sought after before big holidays , such as Eid, Chinese New Year, Christmas, and so on. Many people choose to buy banana leaves at the market a few days or weeks before using them, so they don't have to bother going to the market again when they want to cook them.
However, quite a few people still don't know the tricks for storing banana leaves, but instead they are wasted because they are dry and no longer green or fresh. Actually, to keep banana leaves fresh, one trick is to soak them in water.
On the other hand, you can also follow tricks from netizens, YouTube users by Sefka. This netizen, who is familiarly called Sefka, explained that this trick for storing banana leaves is very helpful in keeping them from drying out and remaining green for more than 1 month.
"Usually banana leaves are very fragile, if you don't store them properly, they usually dry out easily, turn yellow and become wasteful," he said, quoted by BrilioFood from YouTube by Sefka on Friday (28/3).
How to store banana leaves so they don't dry out and stay green for up to 1 month.
The first thing you have to do is cut the banana leaves according to your needs. Then, wipe the banana leaves with a clean cloth or napkin so that there are no remaining stains. Then, put the banana leaves in plastic and tie the plastic tightly. You can also use ziplock packaging.
photo: YouTube/by Sefka
Next, store the banana leaves in the refrigerator freezer. Yup, these banana leaves must be frozen so that the leaves don't dry out and stay green. Later, when you want to use it, you can take the banana leaves out of the freezer first, then leave them at room temperature for a few moments until they are no longer frozen.
The owner of the YouTube account by Sefka shows the condition of his banana leaves which have been stored for more than 1 month. It turns out that after storing it for 1 month, the appearance of the banana leaves is not much different from the new ones, you know.
"Here I have banana leaves that I have kept in the freezer for more than 1 month. The leaves will be much softer and softer like this, so they are really delicious if you want to make wraps," said Sefka.
photo: YouTube/by Sefka
Wow, for those of you who are still confused about tricks for storing banana leaves, it seems like you have to try this trick from netizens on the YouTube account by Sefka. Apart from that, this video, which has been watched 6,000 times, has also received a lot of enthusiasm from other netizens in the comments column, you know.
Another function of banana leaves is for household activities.
After buying banana leaves on the market, sometimes there are 1 or 2 leaves that are no longer suitable for use. So, leaves that are not suitable for use as food wrappers should not be thrown away, because they can still be used for other things. The following is another function of banana leaves as a means of cleaning household furniture.
1. Clean dust or rough dirt.
Before using banana leaves, make sure to clean the surface of the furniture from dust or coarse dirt using a cloth or soft brush.
2. Prepare banana leaves.
Cut the banana leaves into pieces large enough to use as a scrubber or rag. You can also use whole banana leaves without cutting them, depending on the size of the furniture to be cleaned.
3. Use the inside of the leaf.
The soft and slippery inside of banana leaves is the part that is usually used for cleaning. You can fold the leaves or use them straight away, depending on your preference.
4. Add cleaning fluid (optional).
If necessary, you can add a little natural cleaning fluid such as vinegar or soapy water to the inside of the banana leaf before starting to clean the furniture. This can help remove stubborn stains or dirt.
5. Rub or wipe the surface of the furniture.
Use the inside of the prepared banana leaf to rub or wipe the surface of the furniture in circular or up and down movements, depending on the type of furniture you are cleaning. Make sure to emphasize any dirty or oily areas.
6. Dry with a clean cloth.
After cleaning the surface of the furniture with banana leaves, use a clean, dry cloth to dry it. This will help remove any residue or moisture that may be left behind.
7. Check the results.
Once the cleaning process is complete, check the results. If necessary, repeat the cleaning process or dirty parts.
(brl/lut)
