The sweet potato stalk, also known as sweet potato vine, is the stem and leaf part of the sweet potato during its growth. In the past, sweet potato stalks were often seen as useless, but with the importance of health, sweet potato stalks are gradually gaining traction. Among them, pickled sweet potato stalks have become a popular side dish. Below, we will introduce the tips for making pickled sweet potato stalks.
1. Material selection and preparation.
Choose fresh, pest-free sweet potato stalks, remove old leaves and impurities, and wash them well. Cut into 3-4 cm long pieces for later use. At the same time, prepare the seasonings needed for pickling, such as salt, chili powder, minced garlic, minced ginger, Sichuan pepper powder, etc.
2. Blanching and cooling.
Blanch the sliced sweet potato stalks in boiling water, remove them quickly after changing color, and rinse them with cold water to maintain their crisp and tender texture. Drain the blanched sweet potato stalks and place in a large bowl.
3. Pickling. Add an appropriate amount of salt, chili powder, minced garlic, minced ginger, Sichuan pepper powder and other seasonings to the bowl, and stir well. According to personal taste, the amount of seasoning can be increased or decreased appropriately.
4. Storage and consumption.
Place the pickled sweet potato stalks in a clean glass jar or airtight container and store in a cool place. The marinating time is 1-2 days, and it can be eaten after it has fully absorbed the flavor.
Tips:1The taste of the sweet potato stalk is crisp and tender, so the blanching time should not be too long, and the color can be removed.
2.The seasoning can be adjusted according to personal taste, such as adding more chili powder if you like spicy flavor, and adding more minced garlic if you like garlic.
3.The marinating time should not be too long, so as not to affect the taste. If the marinating time is too short, the marinating time can be extended appropriately.
4.Pay attention to hygiene during the marinating process to avoid impurities and oil stains. The container should be sealed well to prevent deterioration.
5.Before eating, you can use clean chopsticks to take out an appropriate amount of sweet potato stalks, and then mix in some spices or coriander to enhance the flavor.