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