Yam Leaves, Stir-Fried Sweet Potato Leaves (炒地瓜苗)
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Yam Leaves, Stir-Fried Sweet Potato Leaves (炒地瓜苗)
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Yam leaves are an under-rated vegetable that you can find at more and more Asian grocery stores these days. Here's how to prepare them.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound yam leaves
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic (smashed and chopped)
- 2 slices ginger (julienned)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Shaoxing wine (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
- salt (to taste)
- 1/8 teaspoon sugar
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Instructions
- Pinch off each leaf, including the stem, from the main stalk and any other tender parts of the vegetables. Wash and rinse thoroughly a couple of times and set aside to drain off any excess water before cooking.
- Heat the oil in a wok over medium heat. Add the garlic and ginger, and cook for about a minute. Now turn the heat to high, and add in the sweet yam leaves.
- Stir and add in the sesame oil, Shaoxing wine (optional), ground white pepper, water, salt (to taste) and a pinch of sugar. Stir to cook for a couple of minutes until all the leaves are wilted. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
102kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Sodium
199mg
(8%)
Potassium
390mg
(11%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
2855IU
(57%)
Vitamin C
8.7mg
(10%)
Calcium
62mg
(6%)
Iron
0.7mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 102 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 102kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 199mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 390mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2855IU | 57% |
| Vitamin C | 8.7mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 62mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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