You're opening Parmesan wrong: Keep it fresher with this tip
Parmesan, or Parmigiano Reggiano, is the most famous Italian hard cheese. However, many people may wonder how to open it correctly. Here is a way to keep the cheese fresher for longer.
One TikTok user, @throwback_pasta, posted a video demonstrating a simple method to open Parmesan correctly. "You've been opening Parmesan the wrong way your whole life," states the user @throwback_pasta on TikTok.
How to open Parmesan correctly?
Instead of tearing the top of the package or cutting the foil at random, the video suggests an alternative solution. Simply cut a piece of the package from the side where you want to slice the cheese.
After cutting the desired amount of Parmesan, slide the remaining piece of foil back into the original packaging. This way, the foil will fit snugly around the cheese, preventing it from drying out. "Put it into the fridge this way," the man concludes.
"I never thought of that"
The video quickly gained popularity on the Internet. Some viewers admitted that it's a very useful method. "You learn something new every day," wrote one user. "I never thought of that, thanks," added another.
There were also humorous comments. "Under these rules, I can only open cottage cheese, not Parmesan," stated one commenter. "I'm so hopeless that I can't even open Parmesan properly, thanks," commented another user.
