Cara membuat
- Cuci daun ubi jalar; buang batang yang keras.
- Panaskan minyak dalam panci tebal. Tumis bawang bombay 4 menit.
- Tambahkan bawang putih, jahe, dan cabai; aduk 60 detik.
- Masukkan daun ubi jalar; aduk hingga baru layu.
- Tuangkan santan. Tambahkan garam dan lada. Rebus dengan api kecil 8 menit.
- Aduk masuk air jeruk nipis. Sajikan bersama nasi.
Common questions
Can Midar be made ahead?
Midar is best made and eaten the same day, but the components can be prepped earlier — chop and measure the ingredients up to a day ahead, refrigerated separately. Final cooking takes about 18 minutes.
Is Midar spicy?
Midar as written is mild to mildly warming — the heat comes from aromatics rather than chili. Add fresh sliced chili or chili oil at the end if you'd like to push it spicier.
Is Midar vegetarian or gluten-free?
Midar is suitable for vegetarian (and vegan if dairy is omitted) diets.
How hard is Midar to make at home?
Midar is approachable for a home cook with basic stove skills — total time about 33 minutes, no special technique required.
Can Midar be scaled up or down?
This recipe is written for 4 servings. To scale, multiply each ingredient proportionally; the cooking times stay the same up to about double the volume. Beyond that, expect to cook in batches because of pan size and heat distribution.
Catatan budaya
Midar adalah hidangan daun ubi jalar dataran tinggi Timor - dimasak ketika kebun sedang musimnya. Hidangan ini mencerminkan masakan dari-kebun-ke-panci Timor; hampir tidak ada kebun Timor yang tak memiliki sulur ubi jalar.
