Intan Jaya, IDNtribune.com – Miracles done by the Tri Dharma Knights on duty at Intan Jaya continues. Since their arrival in Intan Jaya at the end of June 2023, the Mandalawangi Knights through their KOTEKA slogan (Kostrad Spread Peace) have continued to spread positivity for the Intan Jaya people.

This time, the Tri Dharma Knights taught Intan Jaya residents how to process water hyacinth, a type of weed that grows in shallow waters, into delicious, nutritious and flavourful dishes, located at the Mamba Post, Sugapa, Intan Jaya Regency, Central Papua, on Tuesday (18/07/23)

First Lieutenant Bayu, Commander of the Mamba post, who is usually called “POPEYE” because of his strong and muscular arms, said that the existence of the Tri Dharma soldiers must be able to bring benefit and become benecial to all the local residents.

Noki Sani, one of the residents who had the opportunity to taste the processed TUGONJAMBA (Stir-fried Cenggo Jagger Mamba) seemed unable to believe the delicious food made from water hyacinth. “I’m surprised, Mr Soldier can turn these water plants into delicious food, eee,” he said in amazement

The residents of Intan Jaya seem to have just found out that water hyacinth, a plant with the Latin name Eichhornia crassipes, can be consumed. This was emphasized by Major Dedy Pungky, mission commander when delivering his official statement. “Processed food made from water hyacinth created by Tri Dharma personnel has proven to be able to win the hearts of Intan Jaya residents,” he explained with a smile. “Water Hyacinth, which is rich in protein, carbohydrates, calcium, iron, phosphorus and a variety of vitamins, can now be an alternative food ingredient for Intan Jaya residents,” he concluded. ***