Leftover food for Eid, here’s how to store and reheat to make it safe for consumption

KOMPAS.com – Food typical Eid as rhombus, vegetables, rendang, and opor usually don’t run out right away. Not infrequently if food the rest of Lebaran is still always available.

Because the rest Eid food this is a pity to throw away, many people prefer to store and reheat it so that it can be eaten the next day.

Then, how? how to store and reheat Eid food to keep it safe for consumption?

Answering this, Nutritionist DR Dr Tan Shot Yen, M.Hum, said reheating leftovers Eid special food allowed as long as it is not repeated.

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As is well known, most of the food for Eid cooked with a mixture of coconut milk, like chicken opor. However, this type of cuisine like coconut milk it is not recommended to be heated or reheated repeatedly.

“It’s better (food) with coconut milk not to be reheated. So get in the habit of planning, using coconut milk for one meal. Or, divide it into 2 to 3 portions without coconut milk,” said Tan, when contacted Kompas.comThursday (28/4/2022).

Doctor Tan said that the Lebaran food without processed coconut milk that was still left could be stored in the refrigerator or refrigerator, if you wanted to reheat it.

According to him, how to heat Eid leftovers which is safe for health is steamed or put in the oven.

This is done so that the quality of the leftover food from Eid is not damaged quickly, and still has the nutrients that the body needs.

Read also: How Long Does Leftover Eid Food Last in the Refrigerator?

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