Preserving lotus root is so easy! I learned that it is fresh to leave it for a few months without rotting and without blackening
Lotus root is a relatively common vegetable, raw food taste fresh and tender, crisp, sweet and refreshing, after cooked stew, the lotus root is broken and soft, the entrance is soft, and all ages love it. Everyone knows that the lotus root will become soft and black after a period of time, and I will share with you my most commonly used home preservation method, which will not spoil for 3-4 months, and it is always fresh when you take it out to eat. 1. When buying lotus roots, you should choose fresh and full, no injuries inside and outside, and both sides should be sealed by lotus roots, so that there will be no impurities such as silt in the lotus roots, which is easy to preserve. 2. Choose lotus roots with some wet mud so that they can be preserved. If there is no wet mud, it is a lotus root that has been processed, which is generally not convenient for storage. 3. When choosing lotus root, you should smell whether there is any peculiar smell, a good lotus root exudes a faint earthy smell, and it smells slightly sour, it is industrially processed, so don't choose such a lotus. 4. Lotus root is generally divided into crisp lotus root and powder lotus, the color of crisp lotus root is generally slightly white, the surface is smooth, the color of powder root is light yellow-brown, the surface is slightly with small spots, rough and not smooth. 5. Crispy lotus root is generally suitable for cold dressing and stir-frying, and there are many shredded lotus roots, which are suitable for soup and stewing. However, there are many varieties of lotus root, and we generally have to combine the parts of the lotus root to choose, the first 2 sections of the lotus root are relatively crisp and tender, and the cold salad is good; The lotus root is suitable for stir-frying; The lotus root is relatively powdery and suitable for stewing. 2. Refrigeration and preservationin the refrigerator 1. Buy fresh lotus root with knots at both ends, do not cut off the knotted head, which will cause the cut lotus root to oxidize and blacken, and will also shorten the storage time. 2. Don't put the lotus root into the water to clean, after there is water in the lotus root hole, if the water control is not clean, it is easy to speed up the rot of the lotus root. 3. The correct way is to pour an appropriate amount of water into the basin, add 3 tablespoons of salt (salt can sterilize), then put in a kitchen paper towel or towel to soak, wring it out slightly, wipe off the wet mud on the surface of the lotus root, and then dry the surface of the lotus root. 4. After drying, the lotus root is covered with plastic wrap and then put in the refrigerator at about 4-5 degrees Celsius for refrigeration. Summary: The lotus root that is covered with plastic wrap is more suitable for refrigerator storage, the best temperature is about 4-5 degrees, the lotus root wiped with salt water can inhibit the reproduction of harmful microorganisms, and can effectively reduce the rot and deterioration of the lotus root, so the lotus root can generally be stored for 3-4 months. Remember that lotus roots cannot be washed with water, just use a towel to dry the dirt impurities on the surface. ConclusionIn our family, if there are more lotus roots left over during the New Year's holidays, and the refrigerator space is limited, we can also use salt water to soak and preserve the lotus roots, this method should clean the lotus roots, cut off the lotus roots with a knife, put them in a plastic bucket at home, pour in the water that has not been the lotus root, and then put in the salt, and then change the water and salt once a week in winter, and its preservation time is slightly shorter, generally about 2 months. You can also use a wall breaker to beat the lotus root into lotus root pulp, filter and dry, and make it into lotus root powder. Preserving the lotus root is so simple, wipe the surface of the lotus root with salt water, seal it with plastic wrap, and then put it in the refrigerator for refrigeration, it will not rot for several months, it will not be blackened, and it is still very fresh.
