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Brilio.net - Have you ever eaten processed meat dishes , but the texture was tough or even tough? It could be that all of this is due to errors in processing before it is finally cooked. Yes, cooking meat can be said to be difficult and easy. But if you know the trick, everything becomes easier.
In order for the meat to reach a tender texture, it requires a long boiling process, even hours. In order to save more gas, quite a few people get around this with the help of pineapple. Marinating meat with grated pineapple is believed to be effective in tenderizing the meat. Just rub the grated pineapple on the meat and wait 30 minutes, then rinse.
But it turns out there are other ways that are no less effective, you know. This trick to make beef tender quickly only takes 15 minutes, so the cooking process is more practical and complete.
You can copy the trick shared by YouTube user @Mrs Kori, she doesn't use pineapple and only relies on 1 kitchen ingredient. Reported by BrilioFood from YouTube @Mrs Kori, on Thursday (6/3) she only used 1 kitchen ingredient in the form of baking soda .
In the video, he uses 250 grams of beef stored in a container. To further the method, first prepare a bowl. Put 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder in a bowl, then add enough water (approximately until the meat is all covered).
Next, stir until the baking powder dissolves and is mixed evenly. Then pour it into the meat to be processed. Leave it for 15 minutes. After that, the meat can be taken out and rinsed with clean water. The meat is ready to be processed into a menu according to taste.
Viewed more than 132 thousand times, this trick to make tender beef in 15 minutes has received the attention of netizens. Not a few netizens then left various comments on @Mrs Kori's post. One of the testimonials has tried this trick.
"I have proven that it turns out to be soft quickly," wrote @IhahKusmayati-is2ru
"Very useful tips," said the account @DapurAyahRaja
"Soaking with sprite is also effective if you want to make the meat tender and flavorful, soak it for 15 minutes or 30 minutes so the meat will be really tender," commented the account @Strongmanintheearth
How to store meat so that it lasts without storing it in the refrigerator.Preserving food so that it can be stored longer is a common thing that many people should know. Luckily nowadays there is technology such as refrigerators and freezers, to store perishable foods such as meat, with the help of cold temperatures.
However, food ingredients such as meat can still last a long time even without storing them in the refrigerator, you know. Apart from storing it at room temperature, here are several ways you can imitate storing meat without a refrigerator.
Preserving food using salt is a classic method. Just sprinkle salt on the surface of the meat, its function is to control moisture and prevent the growth of microorganisms.
You've probably tasted smoked meat, right? This process of preserving food by smoking is widely used in areas with humid weather, such as mountains. Smoking is done by placing the beef covered so that the smoke can penetrate the food.
Drying food is an easy way to preserve meat. As the name suggests, drying removes moisture from meat without affecting the nutritional value of the food. In addition, because bacteria and fungi need water to grow, microorganisms can no longer spread in food that is dry enough, so the food does not spoil and its shelf life is longer.
This method originates from France, where the meat is slowly cooked and soaked in the fat. Apart from preserving food, it also maintains the taste and texture of the meat. Apart from making the food more delicious, you can add various kinds of spices depending on the cut of meat you will use.
Marinating is not only easy to make but is also useful in preserving food. This method can stop the growth of bacteria while improving the taste of food. The method is to soak the meat in a mixture of water, sugar and salt. Apart from water, you can also use apple juice.
(brl/psa)