When girls start cooking, they may encounter difficulties in preserving their dishes. They might wonder why their simmered meat pot doesn’t last as long as their mother’s, or why their bitter melon stuffed with meat from yesterday has a sour smell the next day. Don’t worry, I’m here to help you solve these problems once and for all.
1. Boiled chicken
Leftover chicken meat during Tet holiday can be preserved properly by boiling it and then letting it cool before storing it in the refrigerator. It can be boiled again or used to make other dishes as needed.
Preservation time: 3 – 4 days
2. Fried spring rolls
For already fried spring rolls, wrap them with aluminum foil to keep them crispy and hot.
Preservation time: Use within a day
For uncooked spring rolls, roll them and store them in a container in the freezer. Fry them without defrosting as needed.
Preservation time: 2 weeks
3. Square sticky rice cake
Preserve square sticky rice cakes at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
Preservation time: Up to 10 days
4. Pickled vegetables
Preserve pickled vegetables for up to 1 year, paying attention to proper storage methods.
5. Bitter melon stuffed with meat soup
Preserve bitter melon stuffed with meat soup for 3 – 4 days by following a few small notes.
6. Vietnamese sausage, pork sausage
Preserve Vietnamese sausage and pork sausage for up to 20 days with proper storage methods.
7. Braised pork belly
Preserve braised pork belly at room temperature or in the refrigerator to keep it fresh and delicious for a long time.
8. Chinese sausage
Preserve Chinese sausage up to six months, following specific storage methods.
9. Frozen meat
Divide frozen meat into small portions and store them in the refrigerator to maintain flavor and extend shelf life.
Preservation time: Up to 7 – 10 days
10. Candied fruits
Preserve candied fruits by minimizing their exposure to air.
With these tips, you can confidently prepare a delicious meal for your family during the upcoming Tet holiday. Good luck!
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