Healthy Ways to Process Qurbani Meat

Human Initiative – With Eid al-Adha approaching, the usual daily meals on our plates will soon be replaced by an abundance of lamb, goat, or beef. To ensure a healthy consumption of Qurbani meat, it is important for our Dear Initiators to know the proper ways to process the meat.

Typically, the distribution of Qurbani meat takes place in the afternoon on the first day of Eid al-Adha. However, there may be areas where sacrificial animals are slaughtered on the subsequent tasyrik days.

Chef Haryo Pramoe advises that it is best to process qurbani meat promptly upon receiving it. So, what are the healthy ways to process the meat?

Nutritionist, Dr. Tan Sot Yen, shared on the Sehat Negeriku page a healthy method of cooking meat. He recommends boiling the meat until it is fully cooked. Additionally, he cautions against frying and charring the meat. Frying increases the fat content while charring the meat can result in the formation of carcinogenic substances that are linked to cancer.

“Furthermore, if you cook the meat with coconut milk, it is best to cook it once and consume it all. Avoid reheating or recooking it as coconut milk is not ideal for reheating,” advised Dr. Tan Sot Yen.

Monitor Your Meat Consumption

While there are numerous benefits to consuming meat, it is important to avoid excessive intake. Why? Because mutton and beef contain saturated fat, which can be detrimental if consumed in excess.

During Eid al-Adha, it is crucial to control the portion size of meat and avoid excessive consumption of fatty parts, especially the innards. Initiator Friends should be aware that the recommended Average Daily Allowance (RDA) for protein intake, as stated in the 2013 Adequacy of Nutritional Adequacy Rate, is approximately 65 grams per person per day. In other words, consuming meat 2-3 times a week is sufficient.

To achieve a balanced diet, it is advisable to consume meat in combination with vegetables, fresh greens, and fruits. It is even better to include brown rice, tubers, and vegetable proteins such as tempeh and tofu in your meals.

Source: https://sehatnegeriku.kemkes.go.id/baca/umum/20170831/5122702/cara-sehat-mengonsumsi-daging-kurban/