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Ai-hun (moringa leaf salad)

A simple salad of tender, slightly bitter moringa leaves, paired with onion and tomato. It is much appreciated as a light side dish, and its leaves are known for their nutritional value.

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Instructions

  1. Strip the moringa leaves from their stems and wash them thoroughly in cold water.
  2. Blanch them for 1 minute in boiling salted water, then drain and gently squeeze them.
  3. Dice the tomato into small cubes and finely slice the onion.
  4. In a salad bowl, mix the leaves, tomato and onion, then drizzle with oil, lime juice, salt and pepper.
  5. Toss and serve lukewarm or at room temperature.

Variations and tips

Grilled version. Sauté the blanched leaves in the oil for one to two minutes before tossing them with the other vegetables.

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