How to store garlic<\/h2>\n
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Liam Barker is a chef who specialises in Caribbean BBQ, and on his TikTok account @chefliamfoodeducation he explained that temperature is an important factor when it comes to storing garlic.<\/p>\n
He said: \u201cSo you want to keep your garlic at room temperature in a cool, dry, dark place. You want good airflow over it because if you put it in the fridge, that\u2019s where there\u2019s moisture and that will make it sprout and then that causes that garlic to start to taste bitter.\u201d<\/p>\n
However, it should be noted that once garlic is pulled apart it will begin to dry out quickly, and it best preserved when kept together.<\/p>\n
Liam explained: \u201cKeep it out of the fridge, and try to keep it in a whole clove for as long as possible because as soon as you break that clove, that\u2019s when it starts to go bad or start to sprout much quicker.\u201d<\/p>\n
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How to store onion<\/h2>\n
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Mary Mammoliti is a partially sighted chef, television personality and recipe developer who is passionate about keeping cooking accessible for everyone.<\/p>\n
On her TikTok account @kitchenconfession she explained that onions are best stored in a dark, cool and dry place such as a \u201cdry well-ventilated basket\u201d in order to keep them away from moisture and light.<\/p>\n
Mary said: \u201cNow, you can store onions in the fridge but you are going to reduce the lifespan of that onion. Generally, onions stored at room temperature they\u2019ll keep for up to one year, otherwise they\u2019ll last for several weeks.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you can, try and store them in the cabinet away from the stove, maybe with your serving or baking dishes. Put them in a basket and into the basement if you have the space.\u201d<\/p>\n
If you are cooking and have onion left over. Mary stressed not to throw it away, as you can chopped onion last a lot longer.<\/p>\n
She said: \u201cDiced or sliced onions will last for up to seven to 10 days in an airtight container. I recommend using a glass container because plastic will absorb the odour. So to decrease oxidation, moisture absorption, and stinkiness, stick with the glass container.”<\/p>\n