Sweet Potato Leaves Stir Fry
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Sweet Potato Leaves Stir Fry
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Sweet potato leaves or yam leaves stir fry is a classic vegetable side dish in Chinese cuisine. In this sweet potato leaves stir fry recipe, it has a few simple ingredients. Let’s learn how to make yam leaves stir fry for your side dish and go along with rice, noodles or other main dishes.
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Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds sweet potato leaves (Yam leaves)
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup water
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Instructions
- Put 1.5 pounds of yam leaves into a big pot. Pour 12 cups of water to soak it for 15 minutes. Then, wash and rinse it 3 times. Then, drain and set it aside.
- Peel and cut 4 cloves of garlic into slices.
- Pour 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil into the pot or wok. Turn on the fire to medium small, add the sliced garlic from step 2. Stir fry them a little bit or until it’s slightly golden brown.
- Next, put the washed yam leaves from step 1 into the pot or wok. Pour ½ cup of water and ⅛ teaspoon of salt. Then, cover the lid and let it cook for 2 minutes.
- After that, open the lid, flip the vegetables and stir fry it for 1-2 minutes or until it’s soft.
Notes
- The best is to use fresh sweet potato leaves that are not wilted or discolored for the best flavor and texture.
- Cut or remove the hard and tough stems.
- Preheat the wok, pot or pan, then add the oil and garlic. Stir fry the garlic for a minute or two until fragrant comes out. This helps to infuse the oil with garlic flavor and adds depth to the dish.
- Add salt, water and cover for the lid, let the sweet potato leaves cook for 2 minutes. Then, stir and flip them. Keep stir frying for 1-2 minutes until it is soft.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
85kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Sodium
68mg
(3%)
Potassium
701mg
(20%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
0.02g
(0%)
Vitamin A
5141IU
(103%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
111mg
(11%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 85 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 85kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Sodium | 68mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 701mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 0.02g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 5141IU | 103% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 11% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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