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About Mauka
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Mirabilis is a genus of herbaceous perennial plants. There are over 50 species, which are found through the warmer regions of the Americas. Typically they bear tuberous roots which enables them to perennate through dry and cool seasons. They have small deep throated flowers, often fragrant.

The genus contains around 25 species, of which at least three species are grown in gardens as ornamental plants or for food. They can be grown as annuals.

Buying Mauka
Although Mauka is one of the most popular vegetables used in different dishes, you can get it for a very reasonable price. If you are cooking for a large family, you will want to purchase larger quantities of Mauka and store them properly. The cost of this vegetable varies depending on many different factors, such as marketplace location, local competition, type of Mauka that you want to purchase and so on. An older Mauka will most likely cost less than a freshly picked one, but this also depends on where you buy it from, as some stores might not differentiate their vegetables like this.

Preparing Mauka
With an ever-increasing speed of life, cooking times are now more important than ever. Cooking Mauka is fast and easy, thus recommending this vegetable as a good first choice for many meals. When cooking this vegetable you should try and slice it up, so that you diminish cooking time even further. Most dishes using Mauka require you to prepare it before starting the dish, but only call for cooking it for a short time. Sine this vegetable cooks so quickly, it’s a good idea to supervise it closely so that it doesn’t get overcooked.

Cooking Mauka

 * Stir-frying Mauka
 * Steaming Mauka
 * Boiling Mauka
 * Pan-Frying Mauka
 * Roasting Mauka
 * Stewing Mauka

There are so many ways in which you can use Mauka. Cook it in soups, chop it up and toss it in salads or use it as a side dish for different meat dishes. The list of Mauka recipes is almost endless, mainly because this is a very popular vegetable in many countries and chefs are always coming up with innovative ways of preparing Mauka. Many vegetarian menus place Mauka within the top ten plants, but this nutritious vegetable is also used in many meat-based dishes.

Salads
If there is a modern favorite vegetable that you can use in salads it has to be Mauka. This tasty and highly nutritious plant offers a perfect blend of taste, density and shape for any salad. Use it in strictly vegetarian dishes and salads or mix it up with fish or different dressings and sauces for an unforgettable taste.

Side dishes
Although Mauka has all the main qualities to become the “attraction” of the table, it is often used as a side dish. Many popular side dish recipes include Mauka on their ingredient list, as this vegetable offers the right mix of taste and visual elements. Meat is often accompanied by Mauka, as this creates and excellent balance from many point of view. From a nutritional point of view, Mauka is a perfect complementary element for all sorts of meat, as it offers vitamins and soluble fibers. Using Mauka in side dish recipes is also recommended because it aids digestion and makes even a heavier meal feel light.

Soups
Together with different other vegetables, Mauka is one of the main ingredients of several tasty soups that are enjoyed all over the world. Since Mauka takes a short time to cook, it’s a favorite vegetable ingredient for many cooks and professional chefs. In many recipes you will notice that the Mauka is only added towards the end of the preparation time – this is because it cooks rapidly and adding it late enables it to keep most of its nutritious elements. Often combined with chopped and minced veggies, Mauka may be used in different shapes as part of a soup.

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