Hacking Ice to Keep it Cool for Longer!

How to Keep Ice from Melting | The Ultimate Cooling Hack What’s cooler than being cool? Ice cold. We’ve found a method to keep ice lasting longer—perfect for seafood towers, chilled platters, or any setup where you need things frosty. You’ll need: • Kitchen towels • Dry ice • Rock salt • Crushed ice (optional, for unprotected items) Steps: 1. Use a serving platter at least 2 inches deep. 2. Lay down a base of kitchen towels. 3. Add 1 inch of dry ice, then 1 inch of rock salt. 4. For shell-on seafood, stop here. 5. For items like shrimp, finish with a layer of crushed ice. Key tips: • Always use tongs to handle dry ice safely. • Rock salt slows melting by lowering the freezing point. • Crushed ice protects delicate foods and keeps presentation clean. • Works for seafood towers, chilled drinks, and party platters. 👉 Full step-by-step method here: https://www.chefsteps.com/activities/how-to-keep-ice-from-melting