In the summer season, not only is there humidity and heat, but due to the rising temperature the food also spoils quickly. Especially, lemon, green coriander and mint dry up very quickly. Dry fruits become soft very quickly. In fact, due to lack of knowledge of proper storage and rising temperatures, many food items spoil quickly. By adopting these easy and smart kitchen hacks, you can keep your food fresh for a long time and also avoid food waste.
Smart kitchen hacks you should also try:
- soak lemon in water: Due to increasing temperature, lemon dries very quickly. In such a situation, you can try this trick to maintain its freshness. Place the lemon in a bowl filled with water in the refrigerator. The water creates a hydration barrier, keeping them juicy for weeks and preventing them from drying out. By following these tips you can keep lemon fresh for 3-4 weeks.
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Keep coriander and mint in an airtight container: In this season, coriander and mint get dried when kept in the fridge, hence wash them first to keep them fresh for weeks. Then dry it with a towel, and keep it in a ventilated box with small holes. Air flow prevents moisture from being trapped, keeping them green and fresh. -
Bay leaves in rice: Keeping bay leaves and two red matches in rice keeps it from getting infested by mites or insects. Their pungent smell and the eucalyptol present in it keeps insects away.
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Almonds and Cashews: Wrap rice in a tissue and keep a small bundle inside the box in which you keep almonds and cashews. The rice absorbs the extra moisture, which helps the dry fruits remain crunchy for longer.
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