Tips For Storing Chilies To Keep Them Fresh And Durable

Cayenne pepper is one of the cooking spices whose use cannot be abandoned, especially since the majority of Indonesian people are lovers of spicy dishes.

Because there are so many uses of chili as a cooking spice, the demand for chili is increasing. In fact, because of that, the price increases even more, especially when it comes to the rainy season. Well, because the price of chili is increasing day by day, usually many housewives buy chilies in large quantities in order to have sufficient supplies in their kitchens.

However, usually the problem they always face is that the chili they buy is perishable, and is not even used anymore. It is very sad to know that this is the case. The chili should last for weeks or even months. But most of the chili that is purchased can only last for a few days. Which is the cause of not paying attention to how to store it properly and correctly.

Well, for those of you who usually face problems like this, for now you don't have to worry anymore. The reason is, there are several ways that you should pay attention to so that the chili you buy remains durable and does not rot easily. Not many people know how to store it properly and correctly. However, on this occasion we will provide some tips for you on how to store chili properly and correctly as below.

tips for storing chilies to keep them fresh and durable

Tips for Storing Chilies to Keep it Fresh and Long Lasting

When you store chili, you must make sure to choose chilies with good condition and quality. The way to determine whether the chili is still in good condition or not is that you have to squeeze the center of the chili. Make sure you choose chili that is still fresh and hard. If you buy chili with poor quality, it will be very detrimental, especially if you buy it in large quantities.
After buying the chili, then you have to pay attention to how to store it. Store the chili that you bought in a place that is not damp and dry. If the chili is wrapped in plastic when you buy it, then you must immediately remove the chili from the plastic. After that, air-air the chilies so that they are not damp because of the steam that is produced while they are stored in plastic.
You can store the chili in the refrigerator or refrigerator. However, you have to make sure that the chili is not wet or damp.
After buying chili, you should not wash the chili immediately. It would be better if you wash it when you are going to use it. This is so that the chili remains fresh and lasts a long time.
If you don't have a refrigerator or refrigerator, then you can store the chili in a container with holes so it won't get soggy. Then, store or place it in a place exposed to the wind and not damp.

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You can apply the methods above so that the chili you buy remains fresh and will not rot easily, especially if you buy it in large quantities. That's how to store chili so that it stays fresh and doesn't rot easily. Good luck.

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