🫕 Uses

Katuk is used in a variety of dishes, both raw and cooked. It can be added to salads, soups, curries, stir-fries, and other dishes as a flavorful and nutritious ingredient. It is also used as a traditional medicine in some cultures, with reported health benefits such as improved digestion and immune function.

🧾 Nutritional info

Katuk is a good source of protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. It contains high levels of antioxidants and is particularly rich in vitamins A and C, as well as iron and calcium.

⚠ Important note

While eating Katuk in moderation is perfectly safe and nutritious, it is important not to eat it in excess. A dozen leaves in salad, yes, but a large Katuk-based salad every day might not be the best idea as it contains small quantities of a compound known as papaverine, when consumed in excess, it has been linked to lung damage.

❄️ How to store

It should be used within a few days of purchase, as it can wilt and lose its flavor and nutritional content quickly.

🥘 Katuk Stir-Fry Recipe

Get ready to savor the unique taste and health benefits of Katuk with this mouthwatering stir-fry recipe.

🧂 Ingredients:

• 2 cups of Katuk leaves, washed and roughly chopped
• 1 Habanero Pepper, seeded and sliced
• 1/4 cup of Garlic Chives, chopped
• 10 Curry Leaves
• 1/2 a pound of Bock chop
• 1 tbsp of Oil
• Salt and Pepper to taste
• Tumeric

📓 Instructions:

1. Heat a wok or a large skillet over medium-high heat and add oil.
2. Once the oil is hot, add minced garlic and sliced habanero pepper. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add curry leaves and stir-fry for another 30 seconds.
4. Add chopped Katuk leaves and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the leaves are wilted and cooked.
5. Add chopped Garlic Chives. Stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes.
6. Add Salt and Pepper to taste
7. Turn off the heat and serve the stir-fry hot with steamed rice
8. Sprinkle some turmeric on top and enjoy