Trick keeps "onion" fresh, lasting across the year.

Scallions are an indispensable ingredient in many Thai households. They are used to beautify dishes, add a pleasant aroma, or are a key ingredient in many menus. However, a common problem for culinary lovers is that the onions bought often wither, perishable, or bruised, causing them to be dumped unfortunately and wastefully. This post will reveal the trick of keeping the onions fresh for months or even years with simple methods that anyone can follow.

1. How to keep a professional onion: fresh for months

This onion picking technique, proved to prolong the lives of onions freshly longer than conventional picking and can be picked up for immediate use without wasting time washing or slicing.

{Scallion storage procedure}

● Onion preparation: First wash the onion with clean water, and shake off as much water as possible. Then take the washed onion and dry it completely. Drying the onion is the most important step, because moisture is the main cause of the onion to spoil quickly.

● Split and slice: Cut away the root part of the onion and cut the remaining onions into pieces according to the desired size. They may be divided into light green stem parts for sautéing or soup making and dark green leaf parts for food sprinkling.

● Prepare the container: optionally use a plastic box with a sealed lid and a vent, then place a tissue paper for the box foundation, to help absorb any moisture that may be left over.

● Sort and Store: Place the sliced onions in a box, using tissue paper separated between each layer. When the arrangement is done, close the box completely and soak it in the vegetable storage compartment of the refrigerator. This method will keep the onion fresh for weeks.

2.More tips for maximum freshness

In addition to the ways mentioned above, there are more tips to help keep your spring onions even more effective.

● Proper Moisture Control: Moisture is the main enemy of onion because it causes bacteria and fungi easily, so in addition to wiping or desiccating completely, using a small, completely dry tissue paper or towel in a box will absorb excess moisture excellently. The backing paper should be replaced if it starts to moist.

● Freshening for Freshness Across the Year: If you want to keep onions for more than a month, freezing is an excellent choice. Simply take the sliced onions and pack them into a ziplock bag or plastic box for freezing. Remove all the air and freeze them in a freeze compartment. They can be stored for years and remain fresh when cooking.

● Store "Plant in Water": Another idea that prolongs the life of onions is to soak onions with roots in a small water container and put them in the shade. This will help the onions remain fresh and regenerate.

Taking a little care of onions in the right way will always help you to have fresh onions available. No matter what menu, it can be delicious immediately without worrying about the onion withering anymore. Try these tips to apply in your kitchen and find cooking a lot easier and more fun.