The best way to keep kofta ready to cook in the freezer
The kofta dish is one of the common and beloved dishes that are always present on the dining table, so everyone prefers it, and due to its ease of cooking and preparation, it is a savior for the housewife when you need to make a quick meal, and the possibility of freezing it and keeping it in the freezer for a long time makes it easy to prepare.
And according to Super Mama, here is the best way to preserve kofta.
Allowed time to keep kofta in the freezer:
For meat kofta or rice kofta made from a mixture of rice and ground meat, both of them can be stored in the freezer in an airtight container for up to three full months.
As for fish kofta, the period of keeping it in the freezer ranges between 4-6 months.
As for the chicken kofta, it should be kept in the freezer for a period of 3-6 months
Finally, potato kofta is best kept in the freezer no more than a week, especially if it is stuffed with cheese.
How to properly store kofta in the freezer:
Start by shaping them into fingers or balls as desired.
- Arrange the kofta in a foam plate, taking care to leave a space between each piece and the others, as it will expand.
- Apply a layer of kitchen plastic (cling flame) to separate each layer to avoid sticking to each other.
- It is not recommended to use aluminum or Tefal dishes, as it is cautioned against placing foil directly next to foods, and it is best to wrap it in a layer of plastic and then wrap it with foil.
Avoid kofta in the freezer while it is hot.
Kofta can be preserved in several ways, whether cooked, raw, seasoned with onions and spices, or prepared with eggs and rusk, but in the event that it is cooked or prepared with eggs and rusks, it should not be left for more than three days in the refrigerator, and it is better to freeze it quickly.
