How to properly store vegetables?

Posted on April 7, 2014 by cookingRush in Tips & tricks

Here are some tips about how to properly store vegetables. Did you know that tomatoes are not recommended to store in the refrigerator and that onions remain fresh for longer, if you save it in an open container and peppers before placing them into the refrigerator, store it in a plastic bag? We have prepared a few suggestions that will assist you in maintaining the quality of certain foods.

 

Broccoli

Broccoli is subject to rapid loss of freshness, so it should be used as soon as possible. For long freshness keep it in the refrigerator, in an open container. Before storing in the refrigerator,put it into a damp cloth.

Carrot

To extend the freshness of carrots, cut off the tops. You can keep it in a closed container with plenty of moisture, or before placing it in the refrigerator, put it into a damp cloth. It is recommended that every few days, soak it  in cold water, then return it in a closed container in the refrigerator.

Celery

Celery leaves are extremely popular with cooks for preparing soups and sauces. And how to properly keep the celery? Make sure that its stems are still moist – that is, to keep it in a cup of water. If you want celery in refrigerator, wrap its stems  in aluminum foil. It will remain fresh for several weeks.

Garlic

Garlic is a kitchen essential ingredient for many dishes. It’s not recommended to store in the refrigerator, and not in plastic bags either. Nevertheless, make sure that you stored in a cool, dark place.

Onions

For onions also applies, that is kept in a cool, dark place, in an open container. In order to maintain the freshness is needed air circulation.

Mushrooms

Mushrooms store in the refrigerator, in the packaging in which you bought them. If you only need a few mushrooms, open the container only on one part, take the mushrooms, then re-close the container using plastic film.

Peppers

Before you place them in the refrigerator, keep them in a plastic bag – so they will sty fresh for a week or two. If you want them to last even longer, cut them into pieces, freeze them on baking paper, then move them into a box with hermetic closure or bag for freezing foods.

Potatoes

Like onions and garlic, also potatoes are best stored in a cool dry place. It can also be in a paper bag.

Tomatoes

Storage of tomatoes in the refrigerator is not the most advisable. Depending on its maturity can be kept as in the kitchen, in a bowl. If you want to accelerate the maturity of tomatoes, put them together with an apple into the paper bag.

Courgettes

If you want to use them in a few days, you do not insert it in the fridge, but keep them in a cool place. If you want to keep them for a long time, wrap them in a cloth and place in refrigerator.

Cucumbers

Cucumbers are best stored in the refrigerator, wrapped in a damp cloth. If you want to use them within a day or two, there is no need to have them in the refrigerator. In this case, a cold room for storage would be good, too.