KOMPAS.com – Moringa leaves have been known as a food ingredient that is rich in benefits and is often used in various traditional dishes.
Cooking Moringa leaves not only provides good nutrition, but also offers a variety of unique flavors in every dish.
You can process Moringa leaves into various dishes, from soothing tea to crunchy dents.
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Apart from that, Moringa leaves are also very easy to process into a savory and delicious stir fry, making it the right choice for daily servings.
An important tip for cooking Moringa leaves is to choose leaves that are still fresh and avoid drying them in direct sunlight, so that the nutrients in them are maintained.
The following are several ways to cook Moringa leaves that you can try at home.
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1. Moringa Leaf Tea
One popular way to enjoy the benefits of Moringa leaves is to brew them into tea.
Moringa leaf tea not only provides a feeling of relaxation, but is also believed to have health benefits, especially for increasing immunity and supporting digestive health.
To make Moringa leaf tea, the leaves are harvested together with the twigs in the morning, then dried for three days without drying in the sun.
Once dry, the leaves are ready to be stored and brewed with hot water. Moringa leaf tea can be a healthy drink choice in the morning or afternoon.
2. Moringa Leaf Peck
If you are looking for a tasty and crunchy snack, Moringa leaf pancakes could be an interesting choice. Peyek is a traditional snack made from a mixture of flour and spices, then fried until crispy.
With the addition of Moringa leaves, this peyek is not only delicious but also has higher nutritional value. The manufacturing process begins by mixing flour mixture, ground spices, eggs and coconut milk.
Once the mixture is ready, Moringa leaves are added on top before frying until brown. The result is crispy and tasty denti with the addition of the unique, healthy taste of Moringa leaves.
3. Saute Moringa Leaves
Stir-fried Moringa leaves are the perfect choice for a healthy and nutritious daily menu. This stir-fry uses simple ingredients such as tempeh, anchovies and petai combined with moringa leaves.
The cooking process is also quite easy, starting with sautéing onions, galangal and bay leaves until fragrant, then adding tempeh and anchovies to add a savory taste. After the spices are absorbed, add the Moringa leaves and cook until wilted.
This stir-fried Moringa leaves is very suitable to be served with warm rice and is a healthy dish choice for the family.
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