Sautéed Pumpkin Vine Shoots

Pumpkin vine shoots (pharsi ko muntaa) are the young, uppermost tender shoots, tendrils, leaves, and delicate stems from pumpkin plants. They are considered a delicacy. The shoots are harvested from the growing end of the vine (the top 3 to 4 inches) by pinching off the tender ends. The plant will put out a new shoot or growth after the vine has been harvested. Pumpkin vine shoots have a distinct light flavor that can be described as a cross between squash and spinach. They should be