It is said that Koreans like meat very much. Of course, the same goes for foreigners!
Are there any of you who like beef?
My family and I go to a meat restaurant two or three times a month to eat out, but sometimes when we get tired of eating only ribs, we also order beef.
In particular, I like to eat seaweed soup at home, so I often buy beef, but the beef I buy this way is always left over, so I keep it in the freezer and then eat it.
Today, we are going to learn about how to store these beef and how to defrost frozen beef that does not smell. 냉동고기 해동법
How to defrost frozen beef
First of all, the type of meat is different from when you first eat it once it is frozen.
It has to be flesh.
However, if you know how to defrost frozen beef properly, you can keep the meat quality as it was when you first bought it and enjoy it deliciously without the smell.
The method most people know about thawing frozen beef is using a microwave oven. However, if you use a microwave to defrost frozen beef, the meat quality may be damaged as well as smell, so use a microwave oven if possible. It is best to avoid using it.
However, if you think that it will take a long time to defrost because it is too frozen, it is okay to use the defrost mode and repeat it for about 30 seconds to defrost a little.
So, what is a safer way to thaw frozen beef?
That’s just natural thawing in the refrigerator.
This is a method of taking out frozen beef that has been stored in the freezer and putting it in the refrigerator to thaw slowly. 냉동고기 해동법
Defrosting frozen beef using a refrigerator can minimize the loss of meat quality and is the most recommended method because it does not have a foul smell.
However, thawing frozen beef in the refrigerator takes quite a while, so it is recommended to put it in the refrigerator about a day before eating.
Some people often thaw at room temperature, but this is the most dangerous method.
Therefore, it is recommended to thaw in the refrigerator if possible.
Next, I will introduce
The way to defrost frozen beef is to use cold water.
Put the frozen beef in a ziplock bag, and pour cold water into a large bowl.
It is good to add ice here, but cold water without ice is effective for freezing.
Then, put the whole zipper bag in cold water and let it thaw. Put it in a bowl for a while and then thaw it again under running water.
It is recommended to change the water frequently until it is completely defrosted.
Here are some tips on how to defrost frozen beef.
It is recommended to wrap the remaining beef well in plastic wrap to prevent air from entering, then put it in an airtight container and freeze it.
However, if you keep it frozen for a long time, the meat quality may be gradually lost.
It is best to consume within a maximum of a month.