Lemak sweet potato leaves

This is a nonya dish which is absolutely delicious. Not suitable for confinement.






Pounded red chilli, shallots, garlic and belacan
Dried prawns
Sweet potato leaves
Coconut milk
Sweet potato (if desired)

Bring the stock to boiling
Add the dried prawns and chilli paste
When the stock smells aromatic add the coconut milk
When the gravy start to boil, add the sweet potato leaves
Turn down the heat and simmer for 2 minutes
Remove and serve with rice





This species is better for cooking lemak because the stems are crunchy if not overcooked.









This is baby sweet potato leaves which is very nice fried with garlic or with fermented bean paste.

Urap

This is an Indonesian dish which is very delicious and non fattening. Not suitable for confinement because the bean sprouts and kangkong are cooling.
















Pound the garlic, shallots, red chilli and green chilli padi. Add a little assam juice and salt.








In a wok, fry the pounded ingredients until fragrant. Add one packet of fresh grated coconut and mix thoroughly. Remove and keep aside. The mixture can be frozen for use at a later time.

Blanch the bean sprouts, long beans and kangkong.




Put the vegetables and coconut mixture into a large bowl and mix thoroughly. Serve with rice.