The scorching heat is becoming unbearable, making us wish for more rain than ever before. While we are getting one shower of rain once in two-three weeks, full monsoon is yet to come. With monsoon, the temperature goes down and nature becomes greener everywhere. We understand that there are many reasons to celebrate monsoon, but there are a few things that we should keep in mind to make this season more enjoyable. The first is to take care of your diet to avoid stomach related problems, seasonal fever and much more. And the second point is – of course – keeping food safe to avoid such problems.
Monsoon brings along damp weather and its share of food problems – unpleasant forms of fungus, bacteria etc spoil food quickly. Even keeping food in the refrigerator cannot help it stay fresh if the appliance is not cleaned properly or has the correct temperature setting. Don’t worry, we’ve got some easy solutions for you. We have listed some tips that can help in keeping the food safe and fresh for a long time during monsoon. to keep track.
Here are 5 kitchen tips to keep food fresh and safe during monsoon:
1. Cook food in small batches:
Try to always eat freshly cooked food. This is the easiest way to keep your food clean and safe. And if you are someone who likes to cook in advance, we suggest not to cook the food more than a day in advance. The longer you keep food, the worse it will get.
2. Store Food Well:
The next point is to store food correctly. Always bring food to room temperature and then store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator. And yes, make sure you don’t have spoiled food anywhere in your refrigerator and that the temperature is set correctly. And the ones you don’t keep in the fridge (like chapatis), make sure those foods are kept in a casserole to avoid flies and other insects.
3. Keep Raw Material Properly:
Raw materials such as spices, salt and herbs are quite sensitive. They get damaged very easily. Therefore, we suggest that you keep all your raw materials in airtight jars and containers and store those containers in a cool and dry place to avoid moisture or sunlight. Sometimes, keeping condiments in the fridge works wonders.
4. Keep the grains in the sun:
Rice, pulses, flour often spoil during monsoon – this is mostly due to excess moisture in the season. Therefore, to avoid the risk of infection, we suggest exposing the grain to some sunlight. You can also spread it on newspaper and keep it to dry.
5. Avoid buying perishable food in large quantities:
Food items like bread, cakes, cookies get destroyed very easily. This is why it is always suggested to buy them in one go so that you can finish the packet in a day or two. Apart from this, it is also suggested to store unopened packets in the refrigerator to keep them fresh.
Now that you have these quick tips handy, we suggest implementing them in your daily life to make monsoon more enjoyable for all.