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Brilio.net - Moringa leaves are plants that have long been used for various traditional dishes in Indonesia. Known to be high in nutrients, moringa leaves are often processed into soup , clear vegetable soup, or mixed with various other dishes. In addition to its delicious taste, moringa leaves also have various health benefits, such as improving the immune system and providing energy thanks to its high vitamin, mineral, and antioxidant content.
However, although moringa leaves are rich in nutrients, careless processing can reduce or even eliminate the nutritional content. Generally, moringa leaves are used as a basic ingredient for making soup. So, moringa leaves are often boiled for a long time with various spices or other ingredients. In fact, the cooking process can make the moringa leaves softer.
If you are confused about how to cook it, you can use a trick done by Instagram user @nurulkomariah3112. Through one of the videos uploaded, the netizen admitted to only applying a simple trick to make her moringa leaves even tastier and still nutritious. In addition, the leaves are still fresh green when cooked.
As reported by BrilioFood from Instagram @nurulkomariah3112 on Sunday (6/10), the first thing to do is prepare all the ingredients to be cooked. If there are other ingredients besides moringa leaves, then cook them first.
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In the video, Instagram user @nurulkomariah3112 also uses eggplant. Well, the eggplant is sliced and then boiled with spices. After the eggplant is cooked, add seasoning and salt.
photo: Instagram/@nurulkomariah3112
After a while, turn off the stove. Then add the moringa leaves to be cooked. Stir until the moringa leaves are submerged, then cover the pan. Once done, let the moringa leaves cook on their own in the hot water.
After a few minutes, the moringa will wilt and cook. Well, that way you can immediately eat this moringa. In addition to maintaining its nutrition, this cooking method also makes the moringa not soft or black. Its appearance which is still fresh green will make it even more appetizing when eaten.
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It should be noted that cooking for too long or using too high a temperature can damage the vitamins and minerals contained in moringa leaves. For example, vitamin C is easily damaged when exposed to excessive heat. Therefore, it is important to pay attention to proper cooking techniques so that the health benefits of moringa leaves remain optimal.
To maintain the nutritional content of moringa leaves, it is best to cook moringa leaves with a gentler method, such as steaming or boiling for a short time. In addition, adding moringa leaves at the end of the cooking process can also help maintain its nutritional content. With the right processing method, you can maximize the health benefits of moringa leaves, making them not only a delicious cooking ingredient but also rich in nutrients that are good for the body.
(brl/lut)
