Scrape off whatever spines are there on a young leaf. Using a sharp knife, cut 1 cm wide strips down the length of the leaf. Boil it for 10 to 15 minutes. You can eat them hot as is, or eat them later cold, with some vinegar sprinkled over them. The taste is similar to green beans. It is slso said to help with glucose control for diabetics.
You can also cube up the strips and add to your salads (after cooking). A nice change.
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