Korabi Potato Leaf Supervers.
Potato leaves can be considered an unusual product for anyone else who does not live in the area. Very popular for the values are the leaves of Korab potatoes.
Green leaves are collected and boiled in water before being used for filling in dough products.
AgroWeb.org data says that the potato leaves are mainly used in the Autumn Summer. They are used for sarma (a mass of minced meat and rice wrapped in leaf) or for filling dough dishes with corn flour such as lacquer or pie. The potato leaf pie is exactly appreciated by the bitter taste.
5 Basic Values of Potato Leaves
The potato leaves are edible. Their taste is good and slightly bitter. The leaves are delicious and aromatic. They are cooked and consumed in the same way as spinach.
Potato leaves are a good source of antioxidants, vitamins C and A, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin and folic acid. Compared to other herbs, these leaves are rich in fiber and numerous nutrients.
Values, nutrients, recipes:
Potato leaves have the function of protecting the body against oxidative diseases such as allergies, age and cardiovascular problems. Potato leaves are edible and cooked not only as a herb but also as a spice in many places around the world.
These leaves are also rich in vitamin B, beta carotene, iron, calcium, zinc, protein and release more juice than any other herb. Potato leaves have a rich nutritional profile and the antioxidants they contain make them an excellent herb.
AgroWeb.org data has shown that potato leaves contain the same level of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients as spinach.
Iron, calcium and carotene content ranks these leaves at the highest levels of nutrient richness compared to other vegetables and vegetables. In 100 grams of fresh potato leaves are found respectively:
117 mg of calcium
1.8 mg of iron
3.5 mg of carotene
7.2 mg of vitamin C
1.6 mg vitamin E
0.56 mg vitamin K
Consequently by eating 300 grams of potato leaves a day, you can meet the daily need of vitamins A, C, E and iron.
Health Values and Uses in Medicine antioxidants
Potato leaves contain polyphenols, vitamins and anthocyanins that fight free radicals in the body.
Against High Voltage
Potato leaves also protect the body from inflammation or related diseases.
Potato Leaf Cooking Recipes
Rinse and trim the leaves together with the fiber-rich shoots. Steam or boil with a little water to avoid loss of nutrients. Heat the oil in a medium saucepan, add the herbs and mix to prevent sticking.
Add a little water and simmer until softened. Depending on the leaves used, it will take you 5-7 minutes. The leaf juice may be a bit bitter but tasty.
Cooked leaves can be served over pilaf or pasta.
Other ways to cook potato leaves are;
-Mixing with other herbs in dough dishes like pie
-Inclusion in other vegetables for the preparation of soup juices
-Using in salads -Rakes in the form of potatoes
