Kompas.com – Seaweed is often used as a mixed ice or fruit soup. The texture is chewy and tastes fresh when mixed with cold drinks.
However, if it is not processed properly, seaweed can emit a fishy odor. This makes the taste of drinks become less tasty and not fresh.
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Reported from kaltara.tribunnews.comin Nunukan Regency, North Kalimantan Province, there is a MSME who sells juice and seaweed soup.
These business actors use special methods so that seaweed remains soft, fishy free, and fresh in drinks.
In this article, five ways to process seaweed properly. Starting from washing to soaking so that the results are fresher and more pleasant to eat.
1. Wash with running water
The first step is to wash seaweed until it is completely clean. Use running water so that the remaining sand and dirt can disappear perfectly.
2. Soak in water for several days
Ice traders usually soak seaweed for 2-3 days before use. The marinade water must be replaced every day so that seaweed remains fresh.
3. Save in a closed container
When soaked, seaweed should be stored in a closed container. It is intended that seaweed is not contaminated with bacteria or dirt.
4. Add lime juice
To eliminate the fishy odor, add lime juice to the immersion. In addition to reducing odors, this method also makes the taste of seaweed fresher.
5. Boil briefly before use
Seaweed can be boiled briefly before mixing into drinks. This process will make the texture more springy and tastes better.
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