Rice, as a regular guest on our dinner table, is stored in almost every household. But did you know that if you don't store it properly, rice can easily attract small worms. Especially in humid and warm environments, these conditions greatly promote the reproduction of bugs. When I opened the rice bucket and saw the crawling insects, it was hard for anyone to accept. Faced with the problem of rice insects, the old way is to take the rice to dry and let the insects crawl out. But this is not only time-consuming, but the rice may also lose its original aroma after drying. In the following sections, we will introduce several simple and effective ways to repel and prevent worms.
Next, let's talk about new tricks to solve rice insects. If you've ever experienced a situation where you open a bucket and you're on fire, you definitely need these tips.
The preferred method is definitely to dry rice. The older generation often uses this trick to spread out the rice bags directly in the sun, so that those pesky insects can crawl out one by one. Drying rice is simple and straightforward, but there are also many drawbacks. For example, it depends on the weather, and on rainy days, this trick is impossible to talk about. And the dried rice tastes a little "off the chain", which is not the case.
But don't worry, there are more modern methods, such as freezing. You heard it right, it's just putting the rice in the freezer. The specific operation is not complicated, first put the rice found with insects into a food bag, seal it, and then throw the whole bag into the refrigerator. After one night, take it out the next day, and you will find that there are many small insects on the surface of the rice, all of which have been frozen. Rinse it with clean water a few times, and all the dead insects will be removed. The advantage of this trick is that it can be done regardless of the wind or rain outside, and it has almost no effect on the taste of the rice.
Of course, prevention is better than remedy, and we can also try to make a simple insect repellent kit to avoid insect infestation. With this homemade insect repellent kit, you just need to prepare some dried chili peppers and peppercorns, find an old mask or make a small bag out of cloth and stuff the peppers and peppercorns into it. The flavor of chili pepper and Sichuan pepper is effective in repelling bugs from approaching your rice. Placing this bag in rice, especially in those corners that tend to get wet, can be effective. If you have a lot of rice at home, put several bags in different positions for better results.
Each of these methods has its own pros and cons, but the most important thing is to choose according to your actual situation. Whichever trick you decide to use, it's important to always check the condition of your rice and deal with any problems as soon as they occur. In this way, whether it is sun-dried, frozen, or used with insect repellent packets, it can effectively protect your rice, so that your family can eat at ease, and save yourself a lot of troubles in the future.
In addition, there are a few small details that you should pay attention to when storing rice. For example, try to choose a well-ventilated place to store rice, avoid storing it directly on the ground, and use a rack to raise it. Keep the storage environment dry and stir the rice regularly with a clean spoon to avoid moisture on the bottom. Of course, it is best not to mix the new rice with the old rice, as separating the old and the new can reduce the chance of insect infestation.
Another tip, if you have leftovers at home, don't rush to throw them away, you can consider making porridge or rice mixed vegetables, which not only saves food, but also avoids pest problems caused by rice being left for a long time. Small methods may be small, but they can save you a lot of food and money over time.
These tips in life may sound trivial, but if you stick to it for a long time, you will find that not only is the rice safe, but other food storage problems at home can also be solved. When dealing with such trivial matters, with more thoughts and less worries, life will naturally go by more and more smoothly.