Vegetables are very beneficial for the body. Therefore, try to use them as often as possible in the preparation of dishes, as well as eat fresh. If you bought a lot of vegetables at once or you donβt have the opportunity to go shopping often, learn how to store them in the refrigerator correctly.
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Not all vegetables can be placed next to each other in the refrigerator. For example, tomatoes should not be stored next to potatoes. Unripe tomatoes are best left at room temperature. So they can finish. But you need to wash the ripened fruit, wipe it well with a towel, and then put it in a plastic container. In this form, you can save them in the refrigerator in a special compartment for vegetables for quite a long time.
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Cabbage and radishes are easy to keep in the refrigerator, as they hold moisture well. To do this, just put them in plastic bags. Remember to pierce the bags in several places so that there is access to the air. If you keep them in the refrigerator at zero temperature, then in a month they will remain fresh and crispy.
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But the carrots in the refrigerator, unfortunately, will quickly fade, lose freshness and strength, because she has a thin skin and quickly loses moisture. Therefore, if you want to prepare carrots for the future, for the winter, then it is better to wash and grate it. Then you need to put it portionwise in plastic bags, roll it thinner (for quick freezing) and store in the freezer. Make servings based on the amount you use at a time.
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Frozen vegetables retain healthy vitamins and minerals. For example, you can cook the mixed vegetables needed for borsch. Chop cabbage, add grated carrots and herbs to your taste (dill, parsley, celery). Mix everything and place in plastic bags in small portions. This assortment can be stored in the freezer for six months.
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Potatoes can be stored in the lower compartment of the refrigerator at zero temperature, but do not wash them beforehand.
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