Slender potatoes, also known as tree ear mushrooms, doufu greens, or Malabar spinach, are commonly consumed for their tender leaves or stems. They have a very delicate texture and are highly nutritious, rich in vitamins, iron, calcium, and other nutrients. They are known for their miraculous effects of detoxifying heat, lubricating the intestines, and cooling the blood. There are many ways to prepare slender potatoes, including soups, cold dishes, stir-fries, or blanched.
Onion Stir-Fried Slender Potatoes
Ingredients Preparation
Slender potatoes, onion, salt, sugar, monosodium glutamate, corn oil.
Method Steps
1. Clean all ingredients thoroughly. Peel the onion and cut it into small pieces; pick the tender leaves of the slender potatoes, wash them clean, and drain off excess water.
2. Heat up a pan with cooking oil, then add the onion when the oil reaches 6-8 layers of temperature and stir-fry until fragrant.
3. Turn up the heat, add the drained slender potatoes, stir-fry briefly, cover and cook for 1-2 minutes.
4. Remember to stir halfway through. Finally, add salt, sugar, and monosodium glutamate for seasoning, stir evenly, and serve.
Bean Curd Mackerel Stir-Fried Slender Potatoes
Ingredients Preparation
Slender potatoes, salt, sugar, bean curd mackerel.
Method Steps
1. Remove the old leaves from fresh slender potatoes, pick out the tender ones, rinse them clean under running water, and drain off excess water.
2. Prepare canned bean curd mackerel, open the can, and set aside.
3. Place a frying pan over medium-low heat, add the bean curd mackerel, and stir-fry until dispersed.
4. Add the slender potatoes after a short while, turn up the heat, and stir-fry until they become soft. Season with sugar and an appropriate amount of salt, then serve.
Cold Garlic Flavored Slender Potatoes
Ingredients Preparation
Slender potatoes, garlic, sesame oil, chili oil, soy sauce, oyster sauce, vinegar, water.
Method Steps
1. Discard any damaged leaves from the slender potatoes, wash them clean, and drain off excess water.
2. Bring water to a boil in a pot, add the slender potatoes, and add salt. Blanch for a moment.
3. Remove the slender potatoes, drain off excess water using a strainer, and place on a plate for later use.
4. Peel the garlic, chop finely, and put in a bowl. Drizzle with oyster sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and chili oil, then mix well.
5. Pour the prepared dressing over the slender potatoes on the plate and mix well with chopsticks before serving.