Tag: Food Storage Tips
Iceboxes: Turn your regular ingredients into ice cubes
Iceboxes have many uses. This time, we’ll share a trick that not only speeds up your cooking process but also instantly frees up space in your refrigerator. Don’t underestimate the small size of an icebox; if used wisely, it can be a lifesaver for your cooking. Take advantage of its compartmentalized space and freezer storage…
Bacon Storage Tips
Bacon is a common ingredient in many countries. Whether pan-fried or added to a variety of dishes, it’s incredibly convenient and delicious. Therefore, it’s a common sight on our breakfast table. Commercially available bacon is often found in large packages, like the one in the photo. If not consumed immediately and refrigerated, it quickly spoils.…
The Secret of Fruit Ripening
When the weather is hot, you’ll notice that the fruits you buy ripen more quickly. However, there’s another surprising fact: if you accidentally place apples and bananas together, the bananas will actually turn yellow faster. Experienced people have probably already seen through this subtle trick. Just like putting apples and bananas together, there’s actually a…
Everything you should know about tomatoes’ benefits and storage methods
Every year on the last Wednesday of August, the Spanish town of Buñol celebrates the passion of summer with red tomatoes. Spain’s Tomato Festival has become an internationally renowned event, attracting 20,000 to 30,000 visitors from around the world to participate in the tomato-throwing event and experience the allure of red. Over 400 molecules contribute…
Black Fungus Cooking Tips
Black fungus has always been a popular ingredient, both for its health and its culinary appeal. With its crisp texture and versatile cooking methods, it’s a common dish on our table. However, fresh black fungus doesn’t keep well; if left out for too long, it becomes soggy and sticky. Therefore, after buying a whole box…
How to properly store rice grains?
Most families have likely encountered this: opening a bag of rice and washing it, and finding black rice weevils crawling among the rice. Perhaps you’re used to it, or perhaps it’s a real annoyance. You’ve probably wondered why there are weevils in the rice? Can you cook and eat such rice? There are ways to…
How to store basil?
After buying basil, you can remove moisture and store it in the refrigerator, or keep it at room temperature for longer. To enhance the aroma of basil in your cooking, quickly fry it before cooking to enhance its richness and fragrance. Adding fresh stems and leaves just before removing from the wok to avoid prolonged…
Caviar Recipes and Preservation
Today, we’ll introduce you to a premium ingredient: authentic caviar. What exactly is caviar? Caviar refers to sturgeon eggs. “Authentic caviar” not only refers to sturgeon eggs, but also requires eggs from species of sturgeon native to the Caspian and Black Seas, which lie at the junction of Europe and Asia. Roes from the Beluga,…
How to store onions?
Today, I’ll share tips on how to keep onions fresh, including specific storage methods for whole, peeled, and chopped onions. Storing Raw Onions Dried raw onions should be stored in a cool, well-ventilated, dry environment, away from direct sunlight. If they’re wrapped in plastic bags when you buy them, remove the plastic and place them…
Extending Okra’s Shelf Life
Okra is a delicious ingredient, but its shelf life is relatively short. It’s often sold in large boxes, so it quickly turns gray and dull, losing its freshness and flavor. Today, I’ll share a simple okra storage method that can extend okra’s shelf life from about a week to a month. Okra Storage Method After…