Yam Leaves, Stir-Fried Sweet Potato Leaves (炒地瓜苗)

Ingrédients

• 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))
• 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 2 tablespoons water
• Salt ((to taste))
• 1/8 teaspoon sugar

Préparation

1. 1

   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.

2. 2

   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.

3. 3

   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.