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

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.

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

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Pinch 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. 2Heat 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. 3Stir 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.