STIR-FRIED LETTUCE

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This is great if you have a head of lettuce that you have to use right away. Even if you don't, its still a great side dish to any asian meal. Simple to make, with common ingredients, its a keeper for sure. Try different lettuce varieties, I used romane tonight since its what was on hand. I also didn't have sesamee oil tonight so I used walnut oil and it was still a winner. I like to toss in some toasted sesame seeds and if I have them on hand a green onion, chopped, is nice to add with the lettuce. As you can see, this recipe leaves a huge opening for your own additions and variations.

Provided by Ilysse

Categories     Greens

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 head iceberg lettuce
1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon rice wine or 1 teaspoon dry sherry
3/4 teaspoon sugar
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon salad oil
3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced

Steps:

  • Wash and dry lettuce. Tear or cut into pieces a bit bigger than bite sized. Separate leaves and dicard core.
  • In a small bowl mix soy sauce, sesame oil and sugar. Set aside.
  • Place 14 inch wok or 12 inch frying pan on medium-high heat. When hot, add the salad oil and garlic. Stir fry until the garlic begins to take a little color.
  • Add lettuce and stir fry until slightly limp but still somewhat crisp.
  • Stir in the soy sauce mixture and toss well. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.6, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 139.6, Carbohydrate 5.7, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 3.2, Protein 1.6

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