Without going into the refrigerator, here's a trick for storing tempeh so it stays fresh for 5 days using only 1 kitchen ingredient

foto: YouTube/Dapur Rabah

No need for any kind of preservatives, you know. The trick can be practiced straight away at home.

Brilio.net - Tempe has always been a mainstay cooking ingredient for many people at home. This processed soybean can be cooked into stews, fritters, lodeh, stir-fries, and much more. Apart from that, many people also like tempeh because it tastes delicious and contains lots of nutrients to improve health.

Reporting from healthline.com, tempeh is rich in protein, vitamins and minerals. A number of nutrients in tempeh are known to help make the digestive system healthy, make the stomach full longer, reduce bad cholesterol in the body, strengthen bones, and so on. In fact, it's not uncommon for tempeh to be used as a source of protein to replace animal meat, you know.

Tempeh stock at home is usually stored in the refrigerator so that it lasts. In fact, if frozen in the freezer , tempeh can last for months, you know. However, if you don't want to store it in the refrigerator, tempeh can also last up to 5 days, you know. Before storing tempeh at room temperature, let's follow the tricks shared by netizens on the snack kitchen YouTube account.

First, cut 1 tempeh board into two pieces first, then set aside. Then, prepare a bowl or basin containing 1 to 2 spoons of salt. Yup, salt is the main kitchen ingredient to practice this trick for storing tempeh. Dissolve the salt in water, then soak the tempeh in it.

This salt is very useful for making tempeh last longer when stored, you know. Reporting from ncbi.nlm.nih.gov, salt contains sodium and chloride ions which have the ability to reduce water activity. When water activity decreases, the risk of microbial growth and chemical reactions that cause tempeh to rot quickly also decreases.

"We soak it for about 5 or 10 minutes," explained the owner of the snack kitchen YouTube account, quoted by BrilioFood on Thursday (7/3).

photo: YouTube/snack kitchen

After soaking, remove and drain the tempeh. You can also dry it with a clean cloth or kitchen tissue. When the tempeh is dry, then transfer it to an airtight jar. Put the lid on the jar, then store it in a clean, dry place and free from direct sunlight.

Well, the owner of the snack kitchen YouTube account explained that this trick for storing tempeh can make it stay fresh for 5 days even if you don't put it in the refrigerator, you know.

photo: YouTube/snack kitchen

How about it, this trick for storing tempeh is really simple, isn't it? Taking a peek at the snack kitchen's YouTube upload, although there are no comments from other netizens yet, this video has already received more than 1,000 viewers, you know.

Tricks for keeping tempeh fresh for 5 days
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Fried tempeh is a favorite food of many people. However, sometimes the fried tempeh results still tend to be hard. So, below are a number of ways to ensure that processed tempeh remains soft after frying.

1. Choose good tempeh.

Choose tempeh that is still fresh and not too hard. Tempeh that is too old tends to be tougher after frying.

2. Cut to the appropriate thickness.

Cut the tempeh to the appropriate thickness. Slices that are too thin can cause the tempeh to burn quickly and become tough when fried.

3. Soak in salt water.

Soak the tempeh pieces in salt water for a few minutes before frying. This can help make the tempeh more tender.

4. Use hot oil.

Make sure the oil in the pan is hot enough before you add the tempeh. The hot oil helps cook the tempeh quickly so the outside isn't too tough.

5. Don't fry for too long.

Fry the tempeh just until it turns golden. Don't leave them in hot oil for too long as this can make them tough.

6. Use lots of oil.

To ensure the tempeh isn't too tough, make sure you use enough oil when frying. This helps ensure the tempeh is completely submerged in the oil.

7. Drain well.

After frying, drain the tempeh well so that the remaining oil can be completely absorbed. Using tissue paper or a drain rack can help.

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