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Chaya stir-fry: quick-n-fun exotic recipes

Cnidoscolus aconitifolius - Maya Spinach Tree, Chaya

Cnidoscolus aconitifolius - Maya Spinach Tree, Chaya

Chaya stir-fry

Chaya stir-fry

🍴 Chaya stir-fry: quick-n-fun exotic recipes
  • 🟢Boil chaya leaves first (to remove toxins), then stir-fry with onions and eggs.
  • 🟢Nutritious and earthy with a spinach-like taste.

    Chaya Stir-Fry (Maya Spinach)

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups Chaya leaves, boiled first to remove toxins
    • 1 small onion, sliced
    • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
    • 1 tbsp cooking oil or butter
    • Salt to taste

    Instructions

    1. Boil Chaya leaves for 15-20 minutes before eating. This is essential to destroy natural toxins. Never eat raw Chaya leaves.
    2. Drain and chop the boiled leaves.
    3. Heat oil in a pan and saut onions until soft.
    4. Add the boiled Chaya leaves and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
    5. Push leaves to one side, pour in the eggs, and scramble.
    6. Mix everything together and season with salt. Serve warm.


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