foto: YouTube/Dapur MakPitry
Brilio.net - Salt is an essential and irreplaceable kitchen ingredient in various cooking and household needs. As one of the kitchen spices, salt not only adds flavor to dishes, but also has other functions, such as in the food preservation process. With its ability to inhibit bacterial growth, salt has long been used to preserve meat, fish, and various other foods, ensuring that the food supply is maintained for a long time.
In the kitchen, salt does more than just add flavor. In baking, salt helps regulate yeast fermentation, providing the perfect texture and balanced flavor. In vegetables, salt helps retain color and flavor when cooked. Salt also plays a vital role in the cooking process of meat, drawing moisture to the surface, which then helps create a delicious crust when grilled or fried. Additionally, salt is used in a variety of cooking techniques such as marinating, salting, and smoking, all of which contribute to the depth of flavor and texture of food.
The various benefits of salt make this kitchen spice often stored in large quantities. Unfortunately, there is one drawback when storing salt as stock, namely its texture which clumps and even becomes watery. This condition of salt is usually caused by high humidity, so that the salt quickly gets wet and eventually becomes watery.
Tricks for storing salt so it doesn't get wet
YouTube/MakPitry's Kitchen
Basically, there is an easy trick that can be done to overcome this. This trick was once practiced by YouTube user Dapur MakPitry through one of the uploaded videos. He admitted that he only relied on one simple tool to store salt so that it does not clump and quickly become watery.
As reported by BrilioFood from YouTube Dapur MakPitry on Monday (23/9), the tool in question is a skewer or satay stick. So, this tool will function as a moisture absorber in the salt storage area. This is useful for preventing changes in temperature around the salt, so that its texture will not change.
Tricks for storing salt so it doesn't get wet
YouTube/MakPitry's Kitchen
For a clearer application, prepare a salt storage container. Make sure the container is completely dry. If there is still water left from the washing process, immediately wipe it using a tissue or dry cloth.
Tricks for storing salt so it doesn't get wet
YouTube/MakPitry's Kitchen
Next, insert some small pieces of skewers or skewers. Then, insert the salt you want to store. After that, close it until the container is completely tight and airtight.
Tricks for storing salt so it doesn't get wet
YouTube/MakPitry's Kitchen
Basically, the skewers made from natural materials such as bamboo or coconut, function as moisture absorbers in the salt storage container. When the skewers are inserted into the salt container, they will absorb some of the moisture around the salt, thus helping to keep the salt dry and free from lumps.
In addition, the sticks also help circulate air inside the container, reducing the accumulation of moisture that can cause the salt to clump. In this way, using sticks in salt storage is a simple yet effective traditional method to ensure that the salt remains in its best condition, especially in environments that tend to be humid.
"The salt we store will not clump and is anti-watery," said YouTube Dapur MakPitry.
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