Brilio.net - Sahur is a very important meal time during the month of Ramadan. Eating the right foods can help the body stay energized and not easily hungry throughout the day. However, not everyone wants to eat rice during sahur. There are many other food choices that are still filling and provide the nutrients the body needs.
If you are looking for a simple sahur menu without rice but still filling, here are some recipes you can try. In addition to being easy to make, the ingredients are also simple and the taste is still delicious.
1. Practical Manado porridgeManadonese porridge is famous for its savory taste and rich vegetables, suitable as a healthy sahur menu.
Material:
- 100 grams of rice, wash thoroughly
- 750 ml water
- 100 grams of pumpkin, cut into small pieces
- 50 grams of spinach or kale
- 1 stalk of lemongrass, crushed
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt to taste
How to make:
1. Put the rice in a pot with water, lemongrass, and bay leaves. Cook over medium heat until the rice begins to expand.
2. Add the pumpkin, stir gently, and continue cooking until the pumpkin is tender.
3. Add spinach or kale, stir well, then add salt to taste.
4. Cook until all ingredients are cooked and the porridge texture is quite thick.
5. Serve warm with fried onions if you like.
The combination of avocado and eggs provides enough energy for sahur.
Material:
- 2 slices of whole wheat bread
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
How to make:
1. Toast the bread in a frying pan until brown, set aside.
2. Mash the avocado with a fork, add a little salt and pepper.
3. Heat olive oil in a frying pan, then fry the eggs to taste (half-cooked or fully cooked).
4. Spread avocado on toast, then place egg on top.
5. Serve immediately while warm.
This smoothie contains fiber and natural sugars that can provide longer energy.
Material:
- 1 ripe banana
- 3 dates, remove the seeds
- 250 ml almond milk or cow's milk
- 1 tsp honey (optional)
How to make:
1. Put bananas, dates and milk in a blender.
2. Blend until smooth and creamy.
3. Add honey if you want it sweeter, then stir well.
4. Pour into glasses and serve immediately while chilled.
Oatmeal is rich in fiber and can make you feel full longer.
Material:
- 5 tbsp oatmeal
- 250 ml low fat milk
- 1 tsp honey
- Cut fruit (banana/strawberry)
How to make:
1. Put the oatmeal and milk in a saucepan, cook over low heat while continuing to stir.
2. Once the oatmeal thickens, turn off the heat and add the honey.
3. Serve in a bowl and add fruit pieces on top.
4. Enjoy while warm or you can cool it first if you want it to be fresher.
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These pancakes are healthy, practical, and still filling.
Material:
- 1 ripe banana
- 5 tbsp oatmeal
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Honey to taste
How to make:
1. Mash the banana, mix with oatmeal, eggs and baking powder in one bowl.
2. Mix well until it becomes pancake batter.
3. Heat a non-stick pan, pour in a spoonful of batter, cook over low heat until browned on both sides.
4. Serve with honey as a natural sweetener.
This sweet and savory snack can be a filling sahur menu.
Material:
- 2 slices of white bread
- 2 tbsp chocolate spread
- 2 tbsp grated cheese
- 1 tbsp butter
How to make:
1. Spread one side of the bread with butter.
2. Spread chocolate jam on the other side, then sprinkle grated cheese.
3. Cover with another bread, then grill on a pan until browned on both sides.
4. Serve warm.
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These fried noodles are rich in flavor and suitable as a pre-dawn meal.
Material:
- 1 pack of egg noodles
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp sweet soy sauce
- 1 tsp chili sauce
- 1 stalk of spring onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
How to make:
1. Boil the noodles until cooked, drain.
2. Saute the garlic until fragrant, add the eggs and scramble.
3. Add the noodles, sweet soy sauce, chili sauce, and spring onions.
4. Stir well and cook until the spices are absorbed.
5. Serve warm.
Onigiri can be a practical and delicious alternative for sahur.
Material:
- 200 grams of rice balls (can be replaced with brown rice)
- 50 grams of canned tuna, drained
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 sheet of nori, cut into pieces
How to make:
1. Mix the tuna with mayonnaise until evenly mixed.
2. Take enough rice, flatten it, fill it with tuna mixture.
3. Shape into balls or triangles, wrap with nori.
4. Serve immediately or store in a covered container.
These savory and spiced baked potatoes can be a filling alternative for sahur.
Material:
- 2 potatoes, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp black pepper powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp dried oregano (optional)
How to make:
1. Preheat the oven to 200C.
2. Mix potatoes with olive oil, black pepper, salt and oregano.
3. Bake for 25-30 minutes until browned and crispy.
4. Serve warm as a filling sahur menu.
(brl/tin)
