Brilio.net - Many dishes require the addition of certain spices to enhance the taste and aroma, one of which is lime leaves. These leaves provide a fresh taste and fragrant aroma that makes dishes such as rendang, nasi liwet, and soto more delicious. Because they are often used, many people choose to buy lime leaves in large quantities.
However, it is important to know how to store lime leaves to maintain their color, taste, and aroma. Improper storage can cause lime leaves to dry out quickly. Some people store lime leaves in a container of water to maintain their freshness.
However, even without water, lime leaves can stay fresh for up to 3 months with a trick shared by YouTube user Dewi Yuslina.
How to store lime leaves to keep them fresh green.First, wash the lime leaves until clean, then drain them. The lime leaves should also be dried using a clean cloth or tissue so that they are not damp when stored later. Then, place the lime leaves in a jar.
You can also use the same method for storing bay leaves. However, make sure the jar used to store bay leaves is different from the lime leaves, so that each leaf can last longer.
"Bay leaves are the same, they have been washed and dried," added YouTube account owner Dewi Yuslina, quoted by BrilioFood on Ksmis (8/1).
photo: YouTube/Dewi Yuslina
After the jar containing the lime leaves is tightly closed. Put it in the refrigerator freezer. Yup, how to store lime leaves must be frozen, so that the lime leaves can stay fresh green and last up to 3 months.
photo: YouTube/Dewi Yuslina
How, even without soaking in water, lime leaves can stay fresh if stored this way, right? Peeking at Dewi Yuslina's YouTube upload, not many netizens have left comments, but this video has been watched more than 100 times, you know.
How to use lime leaves when cooking so it's not bitter.
There are times when lime leaves give a bitter taste sensation to the dish. Well, you can imitate some of the efforts below so that the bitter taste disappears.
1. Choose young and fresh leaves.
Avoid using old or wilted lime leaves, as old leaves tend to be more bitter. Choose lime leaves that are still fresh and bright green.
2. Remove the leaf veins.
Before using it, make sure to remove the center rib on the lime leaf. This center rib is what usually has a bitter taste. You can do this by folding the lime leaf in half and then cutting the middle part.
3. Soak in salt water.
Before using, you can also soak the lime leaves in salt water for a few minutes. This will help reduce the bitter taste of the lime leaves.
4. Cut carefully.
When cutting lime leaves for cooking, make sure you cut them carefully and only use the thin part of the leaf. Avoid cutting the base or the thicker center of the leaf, as that is usually more bitter.
5. Use it wisely.
Lastly, use lime leaves wisely in your cooking. There is no need to use too many lime leaves, because too many can make the dish too bitter. Just use a few lime leaves to give a refreshing aroma and taste to your cooking.
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