Genjer (limnocharis flava) is one of the many swamp species found in rice fields or shallow waters such as rivers or streams. This plant is often regarded as a pest plant. but this plant is useful usefulness for the health of the human body.
Many other names are commonly used to refer to genjer. In some places in Indonesia, for example, people often eat genjer with the nickname of a hammer. although in fact the planting is not appropriate because genjer is not a member of hammer plants.
In addition, the genjer plant is also known as the haleyo (Batak), eceng (Melayu), saber (Sunda), also javanese (javanese) .o'n yoeh (ACEH) Abroad, the genjer is called by the name limnocharis, rice-flower rush , rice fields lettuce, velvetleaf, yellow bur-head, or cebolla de chucho.
Benefits:
Although it is often underestimated and earned the title of "vegetable of the poor," genjer actually contains enough nutrients that are beneficial to health, such as calories, vitamin B1, fats, proteins, carbohydrates, calcium, phosphorus, iron, kardenolin, flavonoids, and polyphenols.
Genjer is also one type of plant that is rich in fiber. Therefore, it is not surprising that genjer is useful for the human body but can be processed as a vegetable ingredient to produce delicious cuisine.
Benefits of genjer for health, among others, to facilitate the digestive tract, increase appetite, rejuvenate the body's cells, produce energy reserves, strengthen bones, prevent colon cancer, prevent constipation, and can reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease.
PROCESSED:
Genjer is a type of plant that always grows throughout the year. That is why, genjer is very easy to find and is often cooked for everyday consumption. One of the processed products is Vegetable Stir-fry Genjer. Here's how to create it:
Sauteed Vegetable Genjer
Materials and Seasonings:
200 grams of genjer is cut into pieces
5 grains of red onion, thinly sliced
3 cloves of garlic, thinly sliced
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons ebi, brewed, crushed, and roasted
3 pieces of red chilli, cut into pieces
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon of sugar
2 tomatoes, cut into pieces
50 cc water
1/2 tablespoon sweet soy sauce
2 tablespoons oil for sauteing
How to make:
Heat oil for sauteing.
Saute onion, garlic, bay leaf, tomato, and red pepper. Stir well until fragrant.
Then enter the roasted ebi and stir again until evenly distributed
Add genjer, salt, sugar, and sweet soy sauce. Stir until genjer withers.
After that, pour the water and let it sink.
Lift and ready genjer served with warm white rice.
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