Brilio.net - Indonesia is a country that has ideal climate and soil conditions for growing bananas. Various varieties of banana grow abundantly in various regions in Indonesia, making it a very popular fruit and an important part of the daily diet of Indonesian people. From kepok bananas, plantains, to Ambon bananas, they can grow well.
The abundance of this fruit means that bananas are often processed into various kinds of food. For example, for cakes, desserts, or even mixed drinks. Well, there are also those who just process it by boiling it. Boiled bananas are often used as a snack that many people like.
Apart from its soft texture, the natural sweet taste of bananas also makes a number of people addicted. It is indeed very suitable to be eaten as a friend for coffee and relaxing at home. To eat this snack, you need to know several types of banana that are suitable so that the texture is not too soft or even crushed.
Usually bananas that are suitable for boiling are kepok bananas, plantains and Ambon bananas. Apart from that, bananas that are still fresh and not too ripe can produce the right texture when boiled. But apart from choosing the type of banana, you also have to know the tricks for boiling them . The reason is, boiling bananas carelessly can make them appear black.
If that's the case, of course boiled bananas will be less attractive to consume. But there's no need to worry, because there are tricks you can do to boil bananas so that the color remains bright yellow and doesn't turn black. This trick was further shared by TikTok user @cookirh.
photo: TikTok/@cookirh
Through one of the uploaded videos, he admitted that he only relied on one kitchen spice. Reported by BrilioFood on Tuesday (2/4), the kitchen spice used is salt. How to use it, just prepare a fresh banana that is ripe (but not too ripe). In the video, TikTok user @cookirh uses several kepok bananas.
So, wash the bananas under running water, then drain them. Next, pour water into the pan. Then add the bananas that have been washed clean. After that, add salt to taste. Stir until the salt dissolves and turn on the stove.
photo: TikTok/@cookirh
So, so that the bananas can be perfectly cooked and don't turn black, don't forget to cover the pan during the boiling process. After that, boil the bananas for 20-25 minutes. If so, turn off the stove and open the pan. Stir briefly and the boiled bananas are ready to drain.
photo: TikTok/@cookirh
The results of the bananas that have been boiled still look bright yellow, you know. Not only the outside or skin, but the flesh of the fruit is also still bright yellow. Apart from that, the texture is really soft and not mushy.
Benefits of bananas for body health
Banana is a fruit that is rich in nutrients and has various benefits for the health of the body. Here are nine benefits of bananas for health:
1. Energy source.
Bananas contain complex carbohydrates that can provide long-lasting energy. With these contents, bananas are suitable as a good snack choice before or after exercise.
2. Rich in fiber.
Bananas contain fiber which helps maintain digestive health and prevent constipation.
3. Contains vitamins and minerals.
Bananas contain vitamin C, vitamin B6, and minerals such as potassium and magnesium which are important for heart, muscle and nerve health.
4. Maintain heart health.
The potassium content in bananas helps maintain normal blood pressure and reduces the risk of heart disease.
5. Maintain bone health.
Bananas contain fructooligosaccharides, a type of fiber that can increase the absorption of calcium and magnesium, which are important for bone health.
6. Maintain eye health.
Bananas contain vitamin A which is important for eye health and maintaining vision.
7. Contains antioxidants.
Bananas contain antioxidants such as dopamine and catechins which help fight free radicals and maintain cell health.
8. Maintain mental health.
The vitamin B6 content in bananas helps the production of neurotransmitters such as serotonin. Therefore, bananas play a role in maintaining mental health and regulating mood.
9. Maintain healthy skin.
The vitamin C content in bananas helps produce collagen which is important for healthy skin and slows skin aging.