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Get to know cassava leaves from their benefits and nutrients
Cassava leaves are leaves that come from the cassava plant. Cassava leaves are generally pointed and reddish-stemmed and the leaf types are fingered from cassava plants and are commonly found in plantations. Many cassava plants grow in tropical areas such as Indonesia, so the leaves are used for food. In particular, many are used as vegetables or used as vegetables, although the taste is a little bland and tends to be bitter. Cassava plants are widely used for the results from leaves, fruit, cassava sap to the stems that can be replanted which aims to increase cassava plants. Cassava is a plant that is commonly found in tropical countries, one of which is Indonesia. In Indonesia, there are many places and land suitable for planting cassava plants, even in Indonesia there are 10 to 20 types of cassava trees. There are butter cassava, rubber cassava etc. According to sindonews.com, August 25, 2022, Indonesia is the 5th largest cassava producing country out of these 8 countries, including: Nigeria Congo DR Thailand Ghana Indonesia Brazil Vietnamese Angola And there is Cambodia and Tanzania is at number 9 and 10
Besides cassava which is usually processed into food or snacks, such as fried cassava, boiled cassava chips, etc. Even the sap on the stalk of cassava leaves can relieve the pulse after being bitten by an animal such as an insect and feels hot and painful. This once happened to my son, after he was bitten by an insect and was very throbbing. I took the cassava sap by breaking the cassava leaf stalk and the sap came out. This sap I rub on the bite marks. And the pulse immediately subsided. For cassava leaves, they are often used as vegetables, such as boiled cassava leaves mixed with a special chili sauce. Or cassava leaves cooked in sauce using coconut milk. Very delicious eaten with warm rice, fried fish is a very fitting combination.
In the picture above there are 2 types of cassava leaves. Cassava with straight and curly leaves. In my place, these two types of cassava leaves are often used as vegetables. These two types of cassava leaves have different shapes, sizes and textures. But still have the same vitamin content, nutrition. Curly cassava leaves are softer and soften quickly when cooked. And no need to bother in cutting like other types of cassava leaves. Because the size is short and small. Nutrient content in cassava leaves
Based on information taken from benefitdaun.com, cassava leaves contain nutrients consisting of vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B6, vitamin C, magnesium, potassium, calcium, iron, manganese, zinc and so on. In addition, cassava leaves have low levels of calories and fat. So, people who have a history of low blood pressure consume cassava leaves. But, remember too. Excessive consumption of cassava leaves will also cause side effects. If eaten in excess, cassava leaves can cause headaches. Both the compounds linamarin and lotaustralin can be toxins that block blood flow. Blood flow can be blocked from the head area and trigger nerve muscles to become stiff. This can cause persistent headaches. Cassava leaves also contain purines which can increase the amount of uric acid in the blood, causing joint pain. People with high blood pressure are actually allowed to consume cassava leaves, only in moderation. Increase cholesterol levels Some people who have high cholesterol in the blood, it is recommended to limit eating cassava leaves. Cassava leaves can increase cholesterol levels that cause blockage of blood vessels. And another side effect is stomach pain. Excessive consumption of cassava leaves can cause stomach acid to rise. Stomach acid can increase and irritation occurs. This irritation occurs due to chemical compounds in cassava leaves that can cause stomach pain, nausea and vomiting *If you like to eat green vegetables such as spinach, kale leaf katuk consume in reasonable amounts. Because too much of anything is not good. May be useful.*
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I never knew that cassava leaves is edible, we only eat the cassava by boiling it, or mixed with Coco milk. It's delicious and nutritious too, there are some food that we can make out of cassava.
Cassava leaves can be eaten. In my place there are also those who sell cassava leaves. Cassava leaves are delicious to eat cooked with lots of spices
when viewed from the benefits of cassava leaves, there are many benefits, but don't overdo it. because anything in excess is not good. lol
😁😁😁 hahaha right? like people drinking coffee with the aim of getting their energy charged again, ehhh because most of them can't even sleep. Finally staying up late.. so when is it healthy
Wow I didn't know that you can actually eat cassava leaves. I do love the roots ❤️
The leaves are delicious cooked in curry as shown in the first picture. It's called cassava leaf curry. Use coconut milk. The root becomes fruit and is delicious as a snack, especially chips.
I love cassava chips but now quite curious about the curry really ❤️❤️❤️
Sure, cassava chips are so delicious. It uses coconut milk. First, boiled cassava leaves, drain leaves. Freshly cooked with special spices and using coconut milk. So, the name is cassava leaf curry.
The problem is where I can find cassava leaves in the UK.
Okay, this is news! I know about the cassava root, but never tried the leaves. The way you describe it with coconut milk makes me think of dasheen in coconut milk. I am gonna try the cassava for sure.
The cassava leaves I've ever cooked using coconut milk... previously boiled cassava leaves and then drained. Prepare the spices according to taste. What I've cooked I use: ~ red chili ~ Cayenne pepper ~ Onion ~ garlic ~ candlenut ~ coriander I use lemongrass, bay leaf for deodorizing my local specialties. Puree the spices and cook the spices with a little water until dissolved. Add lemongrass and bay leaf. Enter the cassava leaves that have been boiled, pour in and gently stir until the cassava leaves are completely blended with the coconut milk. That's the recipe for cassava leaf curry like in the first picture. And the two stems on the cassava leaves are lemongrass.
This cassava leaf looks like tapioca. Is it tapioca leaf. I have plenty here but we dont use much.
What is made of tapioca is the fruit or cassava root. The leaves are made into vegetables. By boiling, drain before cooking. It's not good if you cook it right away because the texture of the cassava leaves is hard and bony.
Thanx will give a try
If I was in the village, my mother would definitely cook cassava leaves. Because I myself really like cassava leaves. Even better if you eat it with spicy chili sauce.
In the village it is very easy to find cassava plants. Wow... the perfect combination of cassava leaves with chili sauce... can't stop eating.
Here in our country, we have a well-known dish made in cassava, known as "kakanin", like suman, pichi-pichi, casava cake, nilupak, etc. I heard some areas in our country know how to cook the leaves of cassava. They put coconut milk too. How I wish that someday I can taste that dish.
It's nice to hear that friends from other countries have the same ingredients from other countries. Maybe a different dish name. And for cassava which is a little forgotten even though it is scattered everywhere. Hopefully it will be realized and can create menus from various worlds from simple ingredients.