Abra : Amti

black nightshade (Solanum americanum) Family: Solanaceae

Vernacular Names: amti

Parts utilized as vegetable and availability: leaves, young stems

Cultivated/Foraged: planted, gathered

Market presence of vegetable:marketed

Habitat: swidden

Availability: wet season

Major uses: panglinis sa bagong panganak

Other uses: for cleansing internal organs of mothers who have just given birth

Dishes:soup, sautéed

Sinabawang kudipey (mushroom)

Ingredients

Amti
Asin (salt)
Kudipey

Procedure

1 . Bring water into a boil
2 . Add salt to taste
3 . Add amti and kudipey
4 . Serve while hot


Study site: Brgy. Kili, Tubo, Abra


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