KOMPAS.com – Fresh and crunchy fresh vegetables are always a delicious meal companion, especially when enjoying foods like pecel lele or chicken penyet.
To enjoy perfect fresh vegetables, it is important to maintain freshness and texture so that they remain crunchy when eaten.
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However, keeping fresh vegetables is not that easy.
There are several simple steps you can take to ensure vegetables stay crunchy and don’t wilt quickly, especially when prepared at home.
With a little attention, fresh vegetables can be a delicious addition to accompany lunch or dinner.
1. Buy vegetables that are still fresh
Choosing fresh vegetables is the first step to ensuring the fresh vegetables remain crunchy.
Look for vegetables that are fresh, bright in color and free from damage.
You can buy various types of fresh vegetables such as cucumber, basil leaves and cabbage that are ready to be served.
Make sure to buy only what you need so that vegetables don’t go to waste.
2. Wash vegetables with running water
After buying fresh vegetables, the next step is to wash them thoroughly using running water.
This is important to remove dirt and pesticides that are still attached to the vegetables.
Wash vegetables twice, especially types like lettuce and cucumber, which are often chosen for fresh vegetables.
3. Soak in ice water or store in the refrigerator
You can soak it in ice water after washing it thoroughly to keep the fresh vegetables fresh longer.
If you don’t have a refrigerator, ice water is the best alternative to keep vegetables fresh.
Storing fresh vegetables in the refrigerator is also effective for maintaining their crunchy texture.
