Rice cakes, such as banh chung and banh tet, are prone to spoilage and mold if not properly stored. The following tips will help you preserve these types of food and prevent them from becoming moldy or spoiled.
How to store banh chung
Room temperature storage
Step 1: After cooking the banh chung, it is recommended to use boiling water to rinse the cake in order to clean any plastic residue from the leaf.
Step 2: Hang the cake in a cool, airy place to allow it to completely dry.
Step 3: Finally, place the cake on a piece of parchment paper and use a heavy object to press the cake tightly.
By following this storage method, banh chung can be preserved for about 7 to 10 days. However, the actual storage time may vary depending on how tightly the cake is wrapped and the environmental conditions in different locations.
Refrigerator storage
To preserve the cake for a longer period, you should keep the cake wrapped in its original leaf and store it in the freezer compartment of the refrigerator. Only cut and unwrap the portion you plan to eat. After cutting, reseal the remaining cake tightly with plastic wrap and place it back in the refrigerator.
Banh chung stored in the refrigerator can be preserved for about 15 to 20 days.
Vacuum-sealed storage
By using vacuum-sealed bags, banh chung can be preserved for 5 to 10 days under normal room temperature conditions. The actual storage time may depend on the local weather conditions. Additionally, when stored in the freezer, banh chung can last for about 15 to 20 days.
How to store banh tet
Unlike banh chung, banh tet should be hung in a cool, airy place until it cools down after being boiled. Do not store the cake in a refrigerator or a sealed bag, as it can quickly spoil due to trapped steam.
You can hang banh tet in a cool, airy place for 2 to 3 days. For longer preservation, it is recommended to store the cake in the refrigerator. When ready to eat, you can steam or fry the cake for a delicious meal.
Alternatively, if you want to store banh tet for an extended period, you can place the cake in the freezer compartment. However, you will need to thaw the cake at room temperature and reheat it before consuming. Banh tet stored in the freezer can last for about 15 days.
Vacuum-sealed storage
The best way to preserve banh tet is to vacuum-seal the cake. Vacuum-sealing removes all the air, allowing for the longest possible preservation and minimizing the risk of bacterial contamination. Vacuum-sealed banh tet can be stored for 1 week to 10 days.
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