How to Store Fresh Foods So They Don’t Spoil (even in This Nigerian Heat)

If your tomatoes, vegetables, or meat spoil faster, it’s not your fault. The Nigerian heat is intense.

1. How to Store Tomatoes

Method A: Freeze Them. Blend → boil → cool → store.

Method B: Sun-Dry. Cut → dry in sun 2–3 days → blend when needed.

2. Store Vegetables (Ugwu, Spinach, Efo)

Blanch Method: Wash → dip in hot water 15–20 sec → remove → store in freezer bags.

3. Store Meat & Fish

Salt Preservation: Rub meat with salt → airtight container → refrigerate.

Ziploc + Water Method: Ice blocks + chilled water bottles keep it cold.

4. Store Rice, Beans & Grains

Airtight containers + dried pepper/bay leaves.

5. Store Plantain

Separate → wrap stems → keep away from sunlight.

6. Store Onions & Potatoes

Keep separate, ensure airflow, no sunlight.

Bonus Hack: When NEPA Takes Light

Use frozen water bottles to maintain cold.

Final Thoughts

Stretch your food, save money, and reduce waste.