Instead of soaking in ice water, this is a way to boil cassava leaves quickly, soft and still green, plus 3 kitchen ingredients

foto: TikTok/@nafiiis.22

Cassava leaves are rich in vitamin C, various minerals, and high in fiber, so they are good for body health.

Brilio.net - The typical home vegetable menu has many types, one of which is often a mainstay is cassava leaves. Cassava leaves are known to be fresh and contain many beneficial nutrients for the body. Reporting from medicalnewstoday.com, cassava leaves are rich in vitamin C, various minerals, and high in fiber, you know.

A number of nutrients in cassava leaves are known to improve the body's metabolism, increase energy, repair damaged body cells, reduce weight, improve digestion, and much more. It's not surprising that many people like to consume this leaf, right?

Cassava leaves can be transformed into fresh vegetables, soup dishes, or stir-fries . However, before being served or processed into one's favorite dish, these leaves usually have to be boiled first so that the texture is softer. However, many people still fail when boiling it, so the color of the cassava leaves changes so that it is no longer bright.

That's why to keep it green, many people choose to soak cassava leaves in ice water after boiling this ingredient until cooked. However, not everyone has a stock of ice water to soak cassava leaves at home, right?

So, for those of you who don't want to use ice water, don't worry because there is a trick for boiling cassava leaves that is effective in making these leaves soft quickly and stay green. This trick was shared by TikTok account user @nafiiis.22, which relies on three kitchen ingredients.

What must be prepared is a pan filled with water. Heat until the water boils, then add a little cooking oil, salt and baking soda to the boiled water. Yup, those are the three main kitchen ingredients that are the key to making cassava leaves become soft quickly and stay green.

photo: TikTok/@nafiiis.22

After that, stir until all the ingredients are evenly mixed, then add the cassava leaves which have been washed clean. Boil the cassava leaves, stirring occasionally, until soft and cooked.

After boiling, the cassava leaves can be rinsed with running water, then drain until there is no more water left.

"It's ready to be eaten straight away or cooked according to taste," added the owner of the TikTok account @nafiiis.22, quoted by BrilioFood on Sunday (28/4).

photo: TikTok/@nafiiis.22

How about it, this trick for boiling cassava leaves is really simple, isn't it? Do you have other tricks or are you interested in trying this trick? Looking at the comments column of the TikTok upload @nafiiis.22 which has been watched 39 thousand times, quite a few netizens have left enthusiastic responses about this trick, you know.

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Choosing cassava leaves that are delicious to eat requires several considerations. Here are some tips for choosing it:

1. Color and texture.

Choose cassava leaves that are fresh green without brown or yellow spots that indicate rot. Also make sure the texture is fresh and not wilted.

2. Size.

Choose cassava leaves that are not too big or too small. Leaves that are too large may be too old and heavy, while leaves that are too small may not have developed well.

3. Aroma.

Fresh cassava leaves should have a fresh and distinctive aroma. Avoid leaves that don't smell fresh or smell bad.

4. Leaf texture.

Make sure the cassava leaves are not too hard or too soft. Proper leaves have a slightly crunchy texture but are not too tough or slimy.

5. Choose organic.

If possible, choose organic cassava leaves that are grown without the use of pesticides or other chemicals. This can improve the taste and safety of food.

6. Pay attention to the stem.

Choose cassava leaves with stems that are fresh, sturdy, and not dark brown or dull.

Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.