TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Some foods, such as meats and milk, are should be stored in the fridge in order for it to last longer. But what if you do not have a refrigerator? How do you store certain foodstuffs to avoid stale or rotten?
There are several ways to store groceries other than putting them in the fridge. Below are some ways to preserve food without using a refrigerator.
1. A Bowl Filled with Water
A good way to store vegetables and other foods is to store them in a bowl of water. For this method, use cold water. Vegetables will not rot when immersed in water. However, make sure you consume the vegetables in the next few days because this form of preservation cannot keep vegetables fresh for too long.
2. Cold Air
Cold air can keep food fresh for a long time. The trick is to put food near an open window at night.
3. A Bowl of Ice
Storing food in a bowl of ice will keep it fresh for a long time. You can easily buy ice in the market or a nearby shop. Not only fruits and vegetables are preserved this way, some other foods can be stored with this trick as well.
4. Dry the Foods
Certain foods can be preserved for longer by drying them in the sun.
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