How to preserve lotus leaf chicken for a long time

Lotus leaf chicken is a traditional dish in Hunan, which is made by wrapping chicken with lotus leaves and steaming with various seasonings. If you want to keep it for a long time, you can consider the following methods:

1. Refrigeration method: put the lotus leaf chicken into a sealed bag or a fresh-keeping box and put it in the refrigerator for refrigeration. Low temperature storage can prolong the shelf life of lotus leaf chicken, which can be stored for about 3-5 days.

2. Freezing method: put the lotus leaf chicken in a sealed plastic bag or fresh-keeping box and put it in the freezer of the refrigerator. It can be stored for about 3 months after cooling at room temperature and then freezing. When eating, take it out and thaw it, then heat it in a microwave oven or steamer.

3. Anti-corrosion method: When making lotus leaf chicken, chemical preservatives, such as sodium nitrite, are added to extend the shelf life. Using this method needs to pay attention to the dosage and quality of preservatives, which is not suitable for long-term consumption.

It should be noted that no matter which preservation method is chosen, the lotus leaf chicken needs to be kept sealed during the preservation process, otherwise it will be easily polluted by air and affect the food safety. Before eating, it is recommended to use microwave oven or steamer for heating, which can ensure thorough heating and avoid food-borne diseases caused by eating raw chicken.