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Brilio.net - Onions are one of the kitchen spices that are often used in various dishes, both to add aroma, taste, and texture. Its distinctive taste makes it suitable for use in stir-fries, soups, and even grilled dishes. Because of its wide use, many people choose to store onions as stock so that they are always available when needed.
However, storing onions is not always easy. Even though they have been stored in the refrigerator, onions sometimes still experience problems, such as their texture becoming soft, wilted, or even moldy. This can be caused by too much humidity in the refrigerator or improper storage methods. As a result, onions that should have lasted a long time actually spoil faster and are not suitable for use.
To keep onions fresh longer, it is important to know the right way to store them. One method that many people often use is to put them in plastic. After investigating, packing onions in plastic can keep them fresh for up to 5-7 days.
Well, if you want it to last longer, you can apply the method from Instagram user @siti_setyowati_ through one of the videos uploaded. She claims to be able to keep onions fresh and not wilt for up to 2 weeks. Therefore, this trick is perfect for those of you who often store onions in large quantities.
How to store onions so they don't get moldy
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As reported by BriliFood from Instagram @siti_setyowati_ on Wednesday (5/2), the first thing to do is peel the onions. After that, cut or slice them into the desired size. If you want to use them as a stir fry, you can slice them lengthwise into small pieces.
How to store onions so they don't get moldy
Instagram/@siti_setyowati_
After cutting, put the onions in an airtight container. Once done, pour 1 tbsp of vegetable oil or cooking oil, then stir until evenly distributed. According to Instagram user @siti_setyowati_, this cooking oil keeps the onions fresh and easier to take after storing them later.
How to store onions so they don't get moldy
Instagram/@siti_setyowati_
Next, close the container and store the onions in the freezer. Although the onions become frozen when stored in the freezer, this spice is still easy to take with a spoon because each piece does not stick together. After being taken, you can store the onions in the freezer as before.
Well, besides storing it in the freezer, there is another thing to note, namely separating onions from other foods. Make sure onions are stored separately from foods that can release moisture, such as potatoes. Moisture from potatoes or other ingredients can accelerate damage to onions. That way, onions will last up to 2 weeks.
(brl/ola)
