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Sweet potato leaves is relatively cheap sold in Asian countries.In fact it's abundant and we can grow it easily at our backyard. But here in US and A this vegetables is quite pricey and can only get it during summer season.I understand Sweet potato tips are a health-giving, protective food. They are excellent sources of Vitamin A and Vitamin C. Vitamin A is needed for proper growth, healthy eyes, and prevention of disease. Vitamin C keeps the body tissues strong, helps the body use iron, and assists chemical actions in the body. Cooked sweet potato leaves are an excellent food for babies, pregnant women, and breast-feeding mothers. To my knowledge of cooking sweet potato leaves is limited.The only way I know to cook sweet potato leaves method is stir-fry in sambal belacan paste,a famous Malaysia dish!
Ingredients:
1 bundle sweet potato leaves,about 2 lbs(use the tips and young leaves) wash and drained
3 tbsp sambal belacan paste or more if you like spicy
1 tbsp oil
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt or to taste
1/2 cup medium size shrimp,clean and deviened
1 whole long pepper,wash and sliced
Method:1:Heat large skillet or wok with oil at medium high heat with sambal belacan paste .Add in clean shrimp,fry for 1-2 minutes then add in sweet potato leaves,sugar and salt.Add some water if necessary.
2:Toss all the ingredients at high heat well together for another 3-5 minutes or cooked.Do not over cook the vegetables.Check the seasoning and dish out.
3:Serve warm with rice.
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