From Highland PapuaVegetables, Soto & Soups
Stir-Fried Sweet Potato Leaves
Tumis Daun Ubi Jalar
Young sweet potato leaves simply stir-fried with shallots and chilli. An everyday vegetable in the Papuan highlands.
- Time
- 20 min
- Serves
- 4 people
- Origin
- Highland Papua
- Type
- Vegetables, Soto & Soups
Ingredients
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How to Make
Blanch the leaves briefly and drain.
Fry the shallots, garlic and chillies until fragrant.
Add the leaves, tomato, salt and sugar.
Add the water and cook until wilted and seasoned.
Kitchen tip
Choose young leaves from the tips so they are not tough.
Questions
Where does Stir-Fried Sweet Potato Leaves come from?
Tumis Daun Ubi Jalar is a traditional dish from Highland Papua (capital: Wamena), in the Papua region of Indonesia.
How long does Stir-Fried Sweet Potato Leaves take to make?
It takes about 20 min in total to make 4 servings, including preparation.
What is the secret to a good Stir-Fried Sweet Potato Leaves?
Choose young leaves from the tips so they are not tough.