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Preparation
10 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
If you have ever tried the water from plantain leaves, you remember its flavor and benefits. So today, let’s find out how to cook this drink that has diuretic effects with the recipe shared by TasteVN. Let’s get cooking.
Ingredients for Plantain Leaf Water For 2 people
Plantain leaves 50 gr
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How to make Plantain Leaf Water
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Prepare plantain leaves
The plantain leaves you bought, remove the wilted and damaged leaves, keep the roots and wash them thoroughly several times, then take them out to drain.
Tip: To make the leaves cleaner, you can gently wipe the surface of the leaves with a cloth to remove all dirt.
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Cooking Water from Plantain Leaves
Put the plantain leaves into a kettle and then add water, the amount of water should be just enough to cover the leaves.
Tip: If you want a stronger leaf flavor, you can add less water as per your family’s taste preferences.After that, cover the lid and cook for about 30 minutes to let the leaves release their essence and dissolve into the water. Finally, just pour the water into a cup and enjoy.
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Final Product
The plantain leaf water is fragrant and good for health, with a light sweetness mixed with a slight bitterness that can help you detoxify effectively. You can also add a little sugar and ice if you want it sweet and cold.
What are the benefits of plantain leaves?
Plantain leaves are used as a herbal remedy, providing many benefits to the body such as:
- Detoxification, antimicrobial properties, anti-inflammatory effects, and reduction of inflammatory symptoms.
- Ability to stop bleeding and expel phlegm.
- Diuretic properties, effectively supporting the treatment of constipation.
Notes when using plantain leaves
- Pregnant women (in the first three months) should absolutely avoid drinking plantain leaf water due to the high risk of miscarriage.
- Individuals with weak kidneys or symptoms of kidney diseases should also not use this water, as it may worsen their condition.
- Do not abuse this water too much since its main effect is diuretic. If consumed at night, you will need to urinate frequently. Use it when necessary to achieve the best results.
Plantain tea
- In addition to drinking water made from plantain leaves, you can also dry the leaves and use them to brew tea, which is very delicious.
- You can easily find dried plantain leaves at shops that specialize in herbal medicines or on e-commerce websites. When purchasing, be sure to check the expiration date and packaging to ensure quality.
*Health reference source from Suckhoedoisong
With the recipe for nước lá mã đề that TasteVN brings to you, you can successfully make this refreshing drink that is good for health. Let’s head to the kitchen and prepare it for your family and friends to enjoy.
*Refer to the recipe and images from the YouTube channel MỘC THẢO Vietnam Village
