How to Store Chili to Stay Fresh for Weeks Without the Need to Wrap with Tissue

Kapanlagi.com - Many individuals enjoy dishes with a spicy taste, especially typical Indonesian dishes that generally contain spicy ingredients. This is in line with the preferences of people who usually like food with a certain level of spiciness. For lovers of spicy taste, such dishes can stimulate appetite.

To achieve the desired level of spiciness, bird's eye chili is usually used, which can easily be found in the market at an affordable price. Not only that, the presence of bird's eye chili can also add a delicious touch to dishes.

Therefore, many people decide to buy chili peppers in a large quantity. By having a stock of chili peppers at home, the shopping process can be more organized, and chili peppers can be used according to needs.

However, chili peppers are susceptible to spoilage. In a short time, improperly stored chili peppers can become soft and watery. Even when stored in the refrigerator, the spoilage process can still occur quickly.

To prevent this, people usually store chili peppers in an airtight container lined with tissue. The use of tissue is considered important because it can absorb moisture or water that comes out, so that chili is not easily damaged.

However, besides using tissue, there are other equally effective ways. A TikTok user with the account @claudiapao_ shared a trick to store chili in the refrigerator for weeks without using tissue. Even without using tissue, the trick apparently succeeded in maintaining the freshness of the chili as when it was first bought.

Read more information, quoted from one of the TikTok users, @claudiapao_, on Thursday (21/12/2023).

1. Expression of One TikTok User, @claudiapao_

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According to information quoted from the TikTok account @claudiapao_, it is revealed that this TikTok user relies on a special kitchen seasoning, namely garlic. Apparently, this kitchen seasoning has antibacterial properties that are very beneficial. If garlic is stored together with chili, the chili will remain fresh and its level of spiciness will be maintained.

2. Further Explanation

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To get a more detailed explanation, prepare fresh chili peppers that have just been purchased from the market. If you want to store them for a long time, it is best to avoid washing the chili peppers to prevent them from rotting quickly. Just take the stem of the chili pepper.

"Usually, I don't wash the chili peppers. I wash them later before cooking. Because if you wash the chili peppers, they become easier to get watery," explained TikTok @claudiapao_.

3. Next Steps

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After removing the stems, place the chili peppers in an airtight container. Make sure the container is completely dry. Then, add two peeled garlic cloves. After that, close the container tightly and place it in the refrigerator.

4. Conducting Comparison

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In the video, she demonstrates the comparison method. Therefore, there are two containers filled with chili peppers. One container is filled with garlic, while the other container is not. After being stored for two weeks in the same location, noticeable changes can be observed.

“First, let's check the one without garlic. The peppers appear watery, slimy, and rotten. Now let's check the one with garlic, the peppers are still fresh, plump, and the bottom part is not rotten at all. To make this video, I really kept the peppers for two weeks. You can see that the garlic has sprouted, and it can still last for weeks to come,” she further explained.

5. Review

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This video has been viewed by more than 4 million people and quickly received active responses from netizens. More than 1,000 other TikTok users also directly commented. Many netizens expressed appreciation for the fresh condition of the chili. On the other hand, there are also those who share other tips on storing chili.

"thanks for the tips, every time I buy 10 thousand, I only get half a liter and in a week it's already crushed or dried," said TikTok @felixxifelix.

"okay.. I'll try," replied TikTok @nyomansuzuka1111.

6. What are the Types of Bird's Eye Chili?

Bird's eye chili has a distinctive characteristic with fruits that grow upwards. In the early stages, it is small and green, and after ripening, it turns into dark red. Two common variations of bird's eye chili are the red and green ones.

7. Are Chili Peppers Nutritious?

Chili peppers contain healthy nutrients, including protein, fiber, iron, and vitamin C. Therefore, dishes with added chili peppers can be a useful source of nutrition for health.

8. What are the Benefits of Bird's Eye Chili for Health?

Bird's eye chili contains vitamin B6, folate, potassium, and beta-carotene which can prevent heart disease. Usually, heart attacks are caused by high blood pressure, and the benefits of bird's eye chili can help maintain stable blood pressure in the body, so the heart works optimally.

(kpl/saa)