Paraan ng Pagluluto
- Hugasan ang dahon ng kamote; tanggalin ang matigas na tangkay.
- Painitin ang mantika sa mabigat na palayok. Lutuin ang sibuyas ng 4 na minuto.
- Idagdag ang bawang, luya at sili; haluin ng 60 segundo.
- Idagdag ang dahon ng kamote; haluin hanggang bahagyang lumanta.
- Ibuhos ang gata. Idagdag ang asin at paminta. Pakuluan sa mahinang apoy ng 8 minuto.
- Idagdag ang katas ng dayap. Ihain kasama ng kanin.
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.
Konteksto sa Kultura
Ang midar ay putahe ng dahon ng kamote sa kabundukan ng Timor — niluluto kapag may panahon na ang mga halamanan. Sumasalamin ang putahe sa pagluluto ng Timor mula sa bukid papuntang palayok; halos walang halamanang Timorese ang walang baging ng kamote.
