Brilio.net - Indonesia has a variety of plants that can be used in cooking, one of which is the Moringa leaf. This plant has a characteristic in the form of small, wide leaves and can be found in various regions of Indonesia, from Java, Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, to East Nusa Tenggara.
In addition to its culinary potential, moringa leaves are also known to have various health benefits . According to information from healthline.com, moringa leaves contain substances that can protect the health of the skin, hair, and liver, and have the potential to reduce the risk of cancer. Given its various benefits, it is highly recommended to utilize moringa leaves in your daily diet.
To obtain the optimal benefits of moringa leaves, regular consumption is important. However, proper processing is also crucial because improper processing can produce a bitter taste and unpleasant odor. This unpleasant taste and aroma can certainly reduce interest in consuming moringa leaves.
As a solution, a YouTube content creator named NYAMPLONG has shared an effective method of processing moringa leaves. In one of his videos, he demonstrates a technique for processing moringa leaves that can produce a delicious dish, without a bitter taste, and free from a rancid odor. By following this guide, people can enjoy the benefits of moringa leaves without being bothered by unwanted tastes or aromas.
As reported by BrilioFood from YouTube NYAMPLONG, Wednesday (2/10), first set aside the stem of the moringa leaves that will be processed. Wash and drain the moringa leaves into a container.
photo: YouTube/NYAMPLONG
Next, boil enough water in a pan. Cook on low heat until the water boils. Once done, add the ground spices consisting of 3 cloves of garlic, 3 cloves of shallots, and 2 segments of ground ginger.
"Boil the ground spices for 5 minutes," he explained.
photo: YouTube/NYAMPLONG
After the spices are boiled for 5 minutes, add other spices such as salt and sugar. Finally, put the moringa leaves into the pan and stir so that all the ingredients are evenly mixed.
"Well, the key here is to put the moringa leaves in when the water is boiling and immediately turn off the heat. So, the moringa leaves only get heat when the water is boiling," he explained further.
photo: YouTube/NYAMPLONG
When it feels cooked, drain the moringa leaves immediately. Boiled moringa leaves can also be processed directly into dishes according to taste. Guaranteed processed moringa leaves produced will taste delicious, not bitter, and anti-languid.
Viewed more than 220 thousand times, this video trick on processing moringa leaves has also attracted the attention of netizens. Looking at the comments column, quite a few netizens admitted to being grateful for getting a trick on processing moringa leaves so that they are not bitter and rancid.
"Thank you for the tips, bro. Moringa leaves are definitely rich in antioxidants. Digestion becomes smoother. Nice to meet you. Greetings of trust," wrote the YouTube account PAWON ICIS.
"Thanks for the tips :)," said YouTube account Lissitea Widi.
"Thank you for the tip, I'll put it into practice right away. The results are really delicious," said YouTube account Ariyadin.
"That's great. You can imitate it, Mr. Dhe. Nice to meet you," said Abi Yasmine's YouTube account.
"Thank you, great," wrote the YouTube account Nora Kitchen.