Consumer CNET contributor Joey Skladany recently went to Nantipa-Tico Beach Experience Resort in Costa Rica and was surprised to find that the resort's agricultural products are very fresh; from the well-known local juicy sauce and avocado sauce...
Consumer CNET contributor Joey Skladany recently went to Nantipa-Tico Beach Experience Resort in Costa Rica and was surprised to find that the resort's agricultural products are very fresh; from the well-known local juicy sauce and avocado sauce to watermelon salad and vegetable sauce, and the restaurant Manzü in the resort, it tastes as fresh as it has just been picked up.
Want to know the secret of fresh vegetables, Skandanit asked Pedro Cajas, the administrative chief of the resort, to get the best tips for preserving salads and vegetables. Here is the secret to prevent salads from changing color:
1. Stored at suitable temperaturesCajas suggests: "In the ideal situation, storing green vegetables between 36 and 41 degrees of Hua's can help extend the freshness of vegetables." Environments above or below this temperature will increase the risk of vegetables withering or ice.
2. Dry completely before storageIf you have cleaning vegetables or there is moisture left on the vegetables, please dry them thoroughly before storage; Kahas points out that too much moisture will cause the vegetables to wither, and drying can prevent too much moisture, which helps to prolong the time to keep the ingredients crisp and tender.
3. Fruits and vegetables are opened separately. Fruits such as apples and peaches will release ethylene gas, and this gas will cause the vegetables around them to decompose faster. So, please store the fruits and vegetables separately in a bag or pump. 4. Reduce tool contactIf possible, do not cut in advance or buy too large bags of lettuce; "Cutting will speed up the decomposition of vegetables," Kahas revealed, and advises family chefs to handle vegetables carefully when preparing meals. Once the ingredients are sliced, diced, chopped or even massaged, they will begin to release moisture and immediately accelerate the withering process.
5. Make good use of the refrigerator's fruit and vegetable room (crisper)The refrigerator's fruit and vegetable room is the most humid place in the refrigerator. While maintaining moisture, it can also prevent salads and other fruits and vegetables from drying out.
6. The best freshThe shorter the time from farm to table, the longer the time for fresh vegetables will be; consider buying products in the farm market, such as herbs and salad vegetables in the farm market, or perhaps famously fragile, but it is likely to be fresh vegetables that were harvested that morning.
Responsible editor: Gu Zihuan