KOMPAS.com – Shrimp paste, a kitchen ingredient made from fermented shrimp or fish, is an important component in Southeast Asian cuisine.
In Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, shrimp paste is used to give a distinctive taste to dishes.
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However, the strong aroma of shrimp paste often leaves a pungent odor on hands, even after washing hands with soap.
Don’t worry, there are several easy ways to use kitchen ingredients to get rid of the smell of shrimp paste on your hands. Here are three of them:
1. Use orange peel
Orange peel contains chemical compounds that are effective in dealing with strong odors, including the smell of shrimp paste. To get rid of this smell, you can:
Rub orange peel directly onto smelly hands. Soak your hands in orange juice for a few minutes.
Apart from cleaning hands, orange peel can also be used to remove the aroma of shrimp paste in the kitchen area. As a result, your hands will smell fresh with a fresh citrus aroma.
2. Use a mint scent
The aroma of mint, whether from soap, antiseptic, or plants such as mint leaves, is very effective against the smell of shrimp paste.
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The content of compounds such as menthol, mint and essential oils in mint gives it a strong fresh aroma.
How to use it is simple:
- Use mint-scented soap to wash your hands
- If using mint leaves, crush the leaves, then rub them into your hands
The fresh effect of mint not only eliminates the smell of shrimp paste, but also provides a comfortable sensation in your hands.
3. Use toothpaste
The traditional method that our parents often teach us is to use toothpaste to remove the smell of shrimp paste.
Toothpaste illustration. Toothpaste used to clean teeth and freshen breath can also help eliminate the effects of heat on the hands.
Toothpaste contains a strong fresh aroma and effective cleaning agents. Here are the steps:
- Take some toothpaste
- Rub evenly on both hands
- Rinse hands with soap and running water
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If you want maximum results, you can also use mouthwash with a similar aroma. The smell of shrimp paste is guaranteed to disappear instantly.
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