Cassava Leafs Saute (Tumis Daun Singkong)

2 bunches of cassava leafs1 garlic clove2 small red onion1 stalk lemongrass, press a bit1 table spoon salt1/2 table spoon sugar3 fresh chili (or to taste)water1 table spoon cooking oilClean the cassava leafs, knead with 1/2 tablespoon salt, boil with water till cooked, drain. Heat cooking oil in a pan, add garlic and red onion, saute till aromatic.Add cassava leafs, add a cup of water, then add lemongrass and chili, wait till boiled up.Add salt and...

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15 Who-Knew? Uses for Your Microwave

More than a popcorn popper, this versatile appliance was underutilized? until now.1. Disinfect and Deodorize SpongesDon't throw out the kitchen sponge that smells like last night's salmon. Soak it in water spiked with white vinegar or lemon juice, then heat it on high for 1 minute. (Use an oven mitt to remove it.) This will also disinfect any sponges you used to wipe up the juices from a raw chicken.2. Cook an Entire Dinner in Under 10 MinutesNot...

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Green Banana Dessert (Es Pisang Ijo)

1 bunch of bananas (plantain), steam, remove peel300 grams wheat flour1 egg, dough1 table spoon pandan paste or another green paste to make the batter green10 cup of watera little bit butter or margarineGravy:200 grams wheat flour1 cup thick coconut milk2 cup sugar10 cup of waterSyrupsweet thick milkice cubeMix well wheat flour, water, egg, and Pandan paste. Heat butter in a pan, pour 1/2 cup of batter, wait till the surface cooked, remove (this...

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How to Fulfill Your Daily Protein Requirement

The human body uses protein to repair damaged cells and to build new ones. Marion Nestle, professor of nutrition at NYU and author of What to Eat, estimates that the average adult man needs about 65 grams of protein a day and the average adult female needs about 55 grams. Some sources, such as the Centers for Disease Control and the World Health Organization say you can maintain a healthy diet with even less.What does this actually mean in terms...

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Spinach Saute with Fresh Garlic (Tumis Bayam Bawang Putih)

2 bunch of spinach, take the leaf1 garlic clove, shred2 small red onion, shredsalt to taste1/4 teaspoon pepper1/4 teaspoon sugar1 tablespoon cooking oilHeat the cooking oil in a wokPut the garlic and red onion shred, mix them till aromaticAdd the spinach leafs, mix it again, use a high heatingAdd salt, sugar, and pepper, beat them about just 1 minute,Remove from stove, ser...

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Cooking Tips: Unevenly Grilled Meat

When you grill, pull your steaks [or other meat] out of the refrigerator one hour ahead of time so they can come to room temperatu...

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East Java Traditional Black Beef Soup (Sop Rawon)

600g Beef rump20g Ginger roots30g Turmeric roots50g Garlic100g Shallot50g Candlenut20g Red chili5g Kaffir lime leafs30g Lemon grass200g Black Nut (Kluwek) use the meaty part10g Coriander Powder2g Bay leaf (Salam)20g Galangal3g CuminSalt to tasteWhite Sugar to tasteWhite Pepper PowderCooking oilClean the beef rump and cut into cubes.Blend shallot, garlic, ginger, candlenut, turmeric, red chili and black nuts (kluwek) until smooth.Heat pan and put...

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More Brain-Boosting Foods

A good diet improves your health, but also boosts your energy. Create a shopping list of these must-have endurance foods recommended by Dr. Mike Moreno, author of The 17 Day Diet: A Doctor’s Plan Designed for Rapid Results.Hot chilies: Contains the fiery-tasting chemical capsaicin. Capsaicin stimulates circulation, aids digestion, opens your nasal passages and, even better, sends a feeling of euphoria straight to your brain.Legumes: Provide glucose to fuel the brain, and the fiber they contain slows the absorption of glucose, helping to maintain...

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