[It's good to know! ] Introducing how to freeze curry, how long to keep it frozen, and how to thaw it |

Have you ever made a lot of curry and eaten it for days on end and got bored?

If you freeze it and save it, you can store it for a long time and use it whenever you want.

We will explain with photos how to freeze curry, how long it can be stored, and how to thaw it.

How to refrigerate curry

Refrigerated storage period of curry

1. We recommend placing the pot in a tub of ice water and stirring the whole thing to cool it down.

If you want to cool it after dividing it into a storage container, place it on a wet cloth so that it cools down quickly.

2. Once the fever has subsided, put it in a container and store it in the refrigerator.

How to freeze curry

Freezing storage period of curry

When freezing curry, the approximate shelf life is one month. However, even while it is frozen, it will gradually deteriorate due to oxidation, so it will be delicious if you eat it within two weeks.

Points to keep in mind when freezing curry

Ziploc and Tupperware are commonly used to freeze curry. No matter which one you use, the following two points are important.

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How to store frozen in a ziplock

Using Ziploc bags when freezing food has the advantage of being thin so it's easy to put it in the freezer, and when you thaw it, you can boil it in hot water while still frozen.

On the other hand, Ziploc bags have a smell, so if you are concerned about the smell, we recommend using a glass Tupperware.

1. Place the thoroughly cooled curry in a ziplock bag. Don't forget to write the date when storing for a long time.

2. Flatten it and close the zipper. This way you can store it vertically in the freezer so it won't be bulky. When closing, let out as much air as possible. This will prevent the curry from oxidizing during storage.

3. Place in the freezer to freeze.

How to store using Tupperware

If you want to use Tupperware for freezing, we recommend glass ones!

The problem with storing curry in Tupperware is that it retains odors, but glass Tupperware is characterized by the fact that odors and colors are difficult to transfer, and it is resistant to oil stains.

It's also better if it's heat-resistant, as you can heat it in the microwave when defrosting.

1. Place plastic wrap on top of Tupperware and pour curry on top. This prevents odors from transferring to the Tupperware and makes it easier to wash.

2. Cover the top with plastic wrap to prevent air from coming into contact with it. Curry contains a lot of oil and oxidizes easily, so avoid exposing it to air.

How to defrost curry

It is best to thaw it in the refrigerator the day before you want to eat it. After that, you can heat it up in the microwave or transfer it to a pot and heat it up to make it more delicious.

Also, if you freeze it in a ziplock bag, you can also boil it in hot water while still frozen.

So far, we have introduced freezing curry.

Curry does not lose its flavor even when frozen, and can be eaten in a delicious state. In addition, there is curry that has been frozen by rapid freezing, which has a higher quality than normal freezing.

By rapid freezing, you can freeze not only curry but also naan, so you can enjoy authentic Indian curry and naan at home.

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Freezing storage method for commercial use

So far, we have introduced how to preserve curry easily at home. Next, we will introduce a freezing method for advanced users that can be used at restaurants.

Using this method, you can store curry for up to 6 months while maintaining its delicious taste!

1. Vacuum package the curry. It's okay to leave it piping hot.

2. Place the vacuum-packed curry in rapid freezing. It won't damage the food when frozen, so you can prevent potatoes and carrots from becoming dry. The water in the roux will not separate.

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3. Once the curry is frozen, store it in a commercial freezer at -30℃. Food deterioration that would progress at -20℃ can be significantly prevented at -30℃. It can be stored in this state for about 6 months.

Conclusion

What did you think. Curry is often made and stored in large quantities, but the key is to use different storage methods depending on the storage period.

We have also introduced ways to prevent odors from transferring when storing in the freezer, so please try putting them into practice at home.