Stir-fried Lettuce with Oyster Sauce
This vibrant Chinese stir-fried lettuce offers a delightful balance of crisp texture and savory umami. Fresh romaine is quickly cooked with aromatic garlic and coated in a rich oyster sauce, creating a light yet flavorful side dish that perfectly complements any Asian-inspired meal.
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- Temps total
- 15 min
- Racions
- 2
- Dificultat
- Fàcil
- Per ració
- 112 kcal
Informació sobre al·lèrgens: pot contenir gluten, mol·luscs, sèsam i soja. Si teniu al·lèrgies, comproveu sempre els envasos dels ingredients.
Preparació prèvia
Llista d’ingredients
- 300 gromaine lettuce, rough chopped
- 2 gragarlic, minced
- 2 csoyster sauce
- 1 ctsoy sauce
- 2 cswater
- 0,5 ctsesame oil
- 1 csvegetable oil
Estris
Wok · Large skillet (opcional) · Small mixing bowl · Whisk · Chef's knife · Cutting board · Spatula or wok shovel
Elaboració
Pas a pas
- 1
Thoroughly wash the romaine lettuce leaves under cold running water to remove any dirt or grit.
Uns 2 min
Nota de cuina: Ensure the lettuce is well-drained or gently patted dry to prevent excess water from diluting the sauce.
- 2
Roughly chop the washed romaine lettuce into bite-sized pieces, approximately 1-2 inches in length.
Uns 1 min
- 3
Mince the garlic cloves finely.
Uns 1 min
Nota de cuina: For a milder garlic flavor, you can thinly slice the garlic instead of mincing.
- 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the oyster sauce, soy sauce, water, and sesame oil until well combined and smooth.
Uns 2 min
Nota de cuina: Taste the sauce and adjust the soy sauce or oyster sauce to your preference; some brands are saltier than others.
- 5
Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until a wisp of smoke appears.
Uns 1 min
Nota de cuina: A properly heated wok ensures quick cooking and a smoky 'wok hei' flavor.
- 6
Add the vegetable oil to the hot wok, swirling to coat the surface.
- 7
Add the minced garlic to the hot oil and stir-fry for 15-30 seconds until it becomes fragrant and lightly golden, being careful not to burn it.
Uns 1 min
Nota de cuina: Burnt garlic will impart a bitter taste to the dish, so watch it closely.
- 8
Add the chopped lettuce to the wok and stir-fry vigorously for 1-2 minutes, tossing constantly, until it just begins to wilt but still retains a pleasant crispness.
Uns 2 min
Nota de cuina: Avoid overcooking the lettuce; the goal is to soften it slightly while maintaining its vibrant green color and crunch. If your wok is small, cook the lettuce in two batches to prevent overcrowding.
- 9
Pour the prepared sauce mixture evenly over the stir-fried lettuce.
- 10
Toss quickly for another 30 seconds to coat all the lettuce pieces thoroughly with the sauce.
Uns 1 min
Nota de cuina: Ensure all the lettuce is evenly coated for maximum flavor.
- 11
Immediately transfer the stir-fried lettuce to a serving dish.
- 12
Serve hot as a delicious and healthy side dish.
Per ració
Nutrició
- Calories
- 111,9kcal
- Proteïnes
- 2,7g
- Hidrats de carboni
- 7,8g
- Greixos
- 8,6g
- Fibra
- 2,1g
- Sucre
- 2,1g
Estimació basada en les quantitats dels ingredients. Els valors poden variar segons les marques i les substitucions.
Conservació
This quick and easy side dish is incredibly versatile. It pairs wonderfully with richer main courses like roasted meats, grilled fish, or other stir-fries. For a vegetarian option, use a mushroom-based vegetarian oyster sauce. You can also add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic for a touch of heat.
Store any leftover stir-fried lettuce in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
This dish is best enjoyed fresh. Reheating may cause the lettuce to become overly soft. If necessary, gently warm in a skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until just heated through.