Vegetables and fruits are indispensable dishes during Tet. Many families often have the problem of having too much vegetables and fruits to eat. Proper storage will help take advantage of this important food source.
There are many types of vegetables that often appear in traditional Tet dishes such as carrots, potatoes, pumpkins, spinach, cabbage and green vegetables. Fruits include watermelon, bananas, oranges, tangerines, papaya and some others, according to the health website Verywell Health (USA).
Onions, garlic, potatoes or pumpkins will keep longer when placed in bamboo baskets or in breathable cloth bags.
To preserve fresh vegetables and fruits for a long time during Tet, people need to note the following:
Choose fresh vegetables and fruits
One of the important factors to help preserve vegetables and fruits for a long time is to buy fresh and delicious ones. When going to the market for Tet, people need to pay attention to choosing vegetables and fruits that are not crushed, do not show signs of wilting and especially do not have any rotten or moldy spots.
For fruits with thick skins such as watermelons, oranges, and grapefruits, choose fruits with shiny, hard skins that are not bruised. For root vegetables such as carrots, potatoes, and radishes, choose fresh ones that are not soft or have signs of mold.
Clean and dry before storing.
After purchasing, vegetables and fruits should be washed before storing. However, avoid washing them too thoroughly because water can make them rot faster.
For root vegetables such as carrots, sweet potatoes or potatoes, you may not need to wash them with water, just use a clean towel to gently wipe them to remove the outer layer of soil. After cleaning, vegetables and fruits need to be completely dry on the outer skin before storing. If they are still wet, they are susceptible to mold.
Store in the refrigerator
Many vegetables such as lettuce, kale, Malabar spinach, water spinach or fruits such as apples, pears, watermelon can be stored for a long time in the refrigerator. To keep them fresh, people should wrap them in newspaper, plastic bags with air holes, ziplock bags or store them in food containers.
Store in a dry environment
Some vegetables, such as onions, garlic, potatoes, and pumpkins, do not need to be stored in the refrigerator. Instead, keep them in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight. They will stay fresh longer if placed in bamboo baskets or in breathable cloth bags, according to Verywell Health.
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