HOW TO PREPARE SWEET POTATO LEAVES/SLIPS/SHOOTS FOR A FILIPINO SALAD RECIPE!

sweet potato leaves

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: kale

Spinach and kale are more widely available and nutritious alternatives.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce offers a similar umami flavor, while salt is a basic seasoning.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note, while white vinegar is more economical.

peanuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: pumpkin seeds

Sunflower and pumpkin seeds provide crunch and flavor at a lower cost.

Wash sweet potato leaves thoroughly and pat dry.

Chop sweet potato leaves into bite-sized pieces.

Dice tomatoes and cucumber.

Finely chop onions and carrots.

In a large bowl, combine sweet potato leaves, tomatoes, cucumber, onions, and carrots.

In a separate bowl, whisk together vinegar, fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, sesame oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.

Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat.

Sprinkle chopped peanuts and cilantro on top before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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