How to store the fruit and vegetable room?
According to the principle of "upright storage" and "bulk storage", you can tidy up the vegetable and fruit room clean and refreshing. Vegetables can't be stacked on top of each other, and if they are stacked together, they will end up being hard fossils.
Root vegetables
Root vegetables such as potatoes, onions, taro, sweet potatoes, and whole pumpkins don't matter if they are not in the refrigerator. Because it will take up a lot of space, you can store it in a dark place on days other than midsummer. If possible, it is best to wrap it in newspaper to replace the soil and maintain the freshness of the vegetables.
It is also advisable to use a storage box or pouch dedicated to storing vegetables. If you don't know how to store it, we recommend referring to the vegetable section of the food store. Of course, if it's leftover vegetables, either one should be stored in the refrigerator.
Straight and elongated vegetables
Straight vegetables such as cucumbers, asparagus, komatsunaya, shallots, Chinese cabbage, spinach, etc., should be stored in an "upright" manner to simulate the original growth state of the vegetables. This not only takes up less space, but also keeps it longer. For leafy vegetables, you should first roll them up with a paper towel that has been wrung out with water and put them in a plastic bag to maintain the freshness of the vegetables.
If the vegetables can't stay upright, you can use a pen holder or a half-cut milk carton to help them stand. In addition, bookends can be used to prevent bulky vegetables such as spinach from falling.
Cabbage, lettuce, tomatoes
Cut off the core of the cabbage first, and then stuff it with a paper towel that has been wrung out with water to prevent it from drying out. Put it in a plastic bag before putting it in the refrigerator with the core facing down.
Lettuce will start to change color as soon as everything opens, so don't cut off the core. Wrap it in a water-soaked paper towel and store it with the core facing down.
Tomatoes will rot from the pedicle, so store them face down. If the bagged tomatoes are left unattended, the stems tend to come into contact with the flesh of other tomatoes, so they are usually more susceptible to spoilage.
Mushrooms
Because mushrooms can easily spoil as long as they get in water. Cut off the hardest part of the tip of the mushroom pedicle first, dry it thoroughly, and then put the part connected to the stem face down into a plastic bag.
The same goes for other mushrooms, so put them in a crisper bag with the mushroom umbrella facing down.
Spices, chopped vegetables
Spices such as chopped ginger and garlic are small and tend to be scattered everywhere, so they should be placed in a plastic container and classified as a "spice combination". Because the taste is strong, it is best to store it in an airtight container.
In addition, leftover vegetables such as carrots or half an onion should be stored in a centralized manner. Put them in a plastic container or plastic bag first, and plan a "use up zone" in the most conspicuous place in the refrigerator to store these ingredients.