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Ensaladang Talbos ng Kamote

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Ensaladang Talbos ng Kamote

A bright talbos ng kamote salad balances tangy dressing, salted egg, and crisp dilis.

15 minutes · Serves 3

Ingredients for Ensaladang Talbos ng Kamote

  • 1 large bunch kamote leaves (sweet potato leaves)
  • 1 salted duck egg, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup crispy fried dilis (dried anchovies)
  • 12 cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup cane vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

How to cook Ensaladang Talbos ng Kamote

  1. 1.Pick leaves from stems, rinse under cold water, and drain well.
  2. 2.Steam leaves for about 2 minutes until wilted, or blanch in boiling water for 30 seconds.
  3. 3.Plunge leaves into iced water for 30–40 seconds, then drain thoroughly.
  4. 4.Combine leaves, duck egg, tomatoes, and red onion in a bowl.
  5. 5.Whisk vinegar, fish sauce, olive oil, sugar, salt, and pepper. Toss with the salad, top with dilis, and serve.
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