Lychees are preserved like this, and they are still sweet and juicy for half a month! A must-have for foodies!
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The sweet preservation secret of lychee: from the field to the tip of the tongue
Hey, foodies! Do you often worry about how to store fresh lychees? Those plump, juicy, and honey-sweet lychees always go bad by accident, which is really distressing. Today, I will reveal to you the secret of the sweet preservation of lychee, so that you can enjoy this delicious taste from the field to the tip of your tongue!
1. Choose fresh lychees, if you want to keep lychees for a long time, you have to choose the right goods. When you go to the market or supermarket to buy lychees, you have to choose those with bright colors, smooth skin, and full flesh. Don't think about the damaged, discolored, or insect-eaten lychees, they may have invaded by bacteria and won't last long.
Second, the simplest and most commonly used method of refrigeration preservation is refrigeration. Cut off the leaves, leaves and stems of the picked lychees, leaving only the fruits, and then put them in a plastic bag, squeeze out the air in the bag as much as possible, and then put them in the refrigerator. Note that the temperature should be controlled at 2 to 4 degrees Celsius and the humidity should be kept at 90% to 95%, so that the lychees can be stored for about a week. Before taking it out and eating it every time, it is best to open the mouth of the bag for ventilation to prevent the lychee from being "stuffy".
3. Ice water preservation method, if you don't have enough space in the refrigerator at home, or want to preserve lychees for a longer time, you can try ice water preservation method. Put lychees on ice cubes or soak them in ice water, remember to change the ice cubes frequently and keep the water temperature low. This method allows lychees to be stored for about 10 days without spoiling, but the taste may change slightly.
Fourth, room temperature preservation method, if you just want to preserve lychees for a short time, such as eating them in a day or two, then use the room temperature preservation method. Put the lychees in a plastic bag, spray them with a little water to keep them moist, and place them in a cool, ventilated, dry place. Remember not to put it in direct sunlight or in a place with high temperatures, otherwise the lychee will spoil quickly.
Fifth, cryopreservation, if you want to keep lychees for a longer time, such as half a month or longer, then you have to use cryopreservation. However, it should be noted that freezing will affect the taste and flavor of lychees, so if you have high requirements for taste, this method is not recommended. After peeling and removing the seeds, put the lychee in a sealed bag or container, and put it in the freezer to freeze it. When you want to eat it, take it out and thaw it.
6. Artemisia leaf or sodium hypochlorite solution treatment, these are two more professional preservation methods, suitable for those who have special requirements for lychee preservation. Artemisia leaves have the effect of sterilization and antiseptic, and keeping lychee and mugwort leaves together can prolong the freshness time. The treatment method of sodium hypochlorite solution is to soak the lychee in 2% sodium hypochlorite solution for about 2 minutes, drain the water and dry, and then put it in a carton for preservation. Both of these methods can keep the lychee longer, but it is more cumbersome to operate.
Okay, the above is the lychee preservation cheats I introduced to you! Hopefully, these methods will allow you to enjoy the delicious taste of lychee to the fullest. But then again, although lychee is delicious, you can't eat too much, otherwise it will be easy to get angry. Also, remember to pay attention to Xiao Jiu's channel, we will share more food cheats and foodie tips from time to time to make your life more delicious and colorful!
Foodies, let's protect this delicious food from the field to the tip of the tongue! Let's pay attention to health and life while enjoying food.
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