Tips to make your leftovers last longer
Everyone knows you should keep leftovers, but who teaches us to do it properly? Whether it's a tasty bolognese or leftovers from your last takeaway, they'll last longer if you keep them in the right container. Keep reading to learn how to store leftovers so they are just as tasty the next day!
Glass or plastic?
It depends on what kind of food you're storing:
-Sauces and stews: plastic if you'll reheat it in the microwave and glass if it's going in the oven.
-Salads and dry food: both work but the lid should be airtight.
Top tip: add a splash of lemon juice or oil to vegetable salads so they stay fresh for several days.
Make some room!
When freezing sauces or soups, don't fill your containers all the way to the top. Liquids expand when frozen, so leave a 3-cm gap at the top so the pressure doesn't break the container. An easy way to remember is: fill your coffee to the top but for containers stop stop stop.
Make some room!
When freezing sauces or soups, don't fill your containers all the way to the top. Liquids expand when frozen, so leave a 3-cm gap at the top so the pressure doesn't break the container. An easy way to remember is: fill your coffee to the top but for containers stop stop stop.
Get the size right
You can cook and reheat the food in the same container. Just remove the lid before you pop it in the air fryer.If you want to save it for lunch later, store it in smaller containers. If you have leftover fruit, pop it in ISTAD resealable bags and save them in the freezer for later, or keep them in the fridge as grab-and-go snacks.
