Hello dear friends, I'm a little gecko. It's my habit to use simple words to introduce delicious food. Today I want to share with you a common summer ingredient, it seems ordinary, but the whole body is a treasure, once cooked and stored in the refrigerator, eat and take, special trouble!
This ingredient is sweet potato leaves, which are known as "longevity dishes". In the hot summer, sweet potato leaves are at their freshest. Many people may not know that sweet potato leaves are not only nutritious, but also have high medicinal value. It is rich in vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber, which is very helpful for improving immunity, improving constipation, lowering blood sugar, etc.
Today, I'm going to teach you how to turn sweet potato leaves into a delicious dish, and share 8 different ways to make your table more colorful!
First: sautéed sweet potato leaves
This is the easiest and most original way to do it. Wash the sweet potato leaves and control the moisture. Heat oil in a pot, add minced garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, then add sweet potato leaves and stir-fry over high heat, add salt and a little chicken essence to taste. The stir-fried sweet potato leaves are tender and delicious, retaining the original flavor of the sweet potato leaves.
The second type: garlic sweet potato leaves
Similar to stir-frying, but with a larger amount of minced garlic, it gives the dish a richer garlic flavor. The recipe is the same as above, except that more minced garlic is added when sautéing.
The third type: sweet potato leaf omelet
Chop the sweet potato leaves and mix with the eggs, flour, water to form a batter. Heat oil in a pan, pour in the batter and fry until golden brown on both sides. The resulting sweet potato leaf omelet is both nutritious and delicious.
Fourth: stewed tofu with sweet potato leaves
Sweet potato leaves and tofu are simmered together, and the tenderness of the tofu complements the flavor of the sweet potato leaves. First, cut the tofu into cubes and cut the sweet potato leaves into sections. Heat oil in a pot, add ginger slices and green onions and stir-fry until fragrant, add tofu and sweet potato leaves, add water and simmer until cooked, add salt and pepper to taste.
The fifth: sweet potato leaf buns
Chop the sweet potato leaves, mix them with the meat filling, season them and make the filling. It is then wrapped in dough, steamed and enjoyed. Sweet potato leaf buns are delicious and nutritious.
Sixth: sweet potato leaf salad
After washing the sweet potato leaves, blanch them with boiling water, remove them and use cold water to squeeze out the water. Then add minced garlic, light soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, salt, sugar, chili oil and other seasonings and mix well. It is a refreshing and delicious salad.
Seventh: Fried rice with sweet potato leaves
Chop the sweet potato leaves, stir-fry them with leftover rice, eggs, ham and other ingredients, and season with seasonings such as salt and soy sauce. Sweet potato leaf fried rice has a rich taste and is nutritionally balanced.
The eighth: sweet potato leaf soup
Sweet potato leaves are washed and cut into sections, and simmered with ingredients such as pork ribs or chicken to make a soup. The fragrance of sweet potato leaves blends with the deliciousness of the meat, giving you an endless aftertaste.
In addition to the above eight practices, sweet potato leaves can also be used to make dumpling filling, spring roll filling, etc., which are varied and delicious.
When cooking sweet potato leaves, I have a few tips to share with you: first, when buying sweet potato leaves, choose bright green leaves and crisp stems; Secondly, soaking in salt water for a few minutes before cooking can effectively remove pesticide residues; Finally, try to stir-fry as fast as possible when cooking to maintain the tender taste of the sweet potato leaves.
In addition, I would like to share a practical life tip: when sweet potato leaves are available in large quantities in the summer, they are relatively cheap. We can buy some more at home, wash and blanch them, squeeze them dry, and then pack them in the refrigerator for freezing. In this way, in winter or other seasons, you can also take it out at any time to cook and enjoy the delicious sweet potato leaves.
Pay attention to the little geckos, and the delicious recipes will not be endless. I hope that through my sharing, everyone can better understand and love the delicious delicacy of sweet potato leaves. Let's create more delicious food in the kitchen together!
In this fast-paced era, we might as well slow down and go to the market to pick up a handful of tender sweet potato leaves and try different ways to taste this gift of nature. Sweet potato leaves are not only delicious, but also rich in nutrients, making them a refreshing dish on the summer table. May you feel the charm of the ingredients during the cooking process and enjoy the joy of making food. Let's pursue a better life together, feel with our hearts, create, and taste those simple and pure happy times!