Stir-Fried Lettuce with Garlic

May 14, 2023May 14, 20230 11

Stir-Fried Lettuce with Garlic - A Quick and Simple Asian Side Dish

by The Chefin Vegetarian

Prep

5 min

Cook

5 min

Ready In

10 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

2-3

Calories

120

Sugar

Fat

Stir-Fried Lettuce with Garlic is a popular side dish in many Asian countries, including China, Japan, and Korea. It is often served along with rice and grilled or stir-fried meat or fish. This dish is perfect for those looking for a quick and healthy vegetable dish that is bursting with flavor. The combination of crunchy lettuce with savory garlic and oyster sauce is sure to please even the pickiest eaters.

Instructions

1.	Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or skillet over high heat.
2.	Add the minced spring onions and half of the minced garlic, and stir-fry for 10 seconds.
3.	Add the separated lettuce leaves and continue to stir-fry until the lettuce is just wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
4.	Add the oyster sauce, remaining minced garlic, and salt, and stir-fry for an additional 10 seconds.
5.	Serve hot.

PROS

This dish is quick and easy to make, and requires only a handful of ingredients.
The flavors of the garlic and oyster sauce complement the sweetness of the lettuce, making it a perfect side dish to any Asian-inspired meal.

CONS

Stir-frying the lettuce for too long can cause it to become soggy and lose its texture.
The dish should be consumed immediately after cooking to prevent it from becoming too wilted.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Lettuce is low in calories and high in fiber, making it a great choice for weight loss and digestive health. It is also rich in vitamins and minerals, particularly vitamin K which supports bone health.

	1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
	2 spring onions , minced
	4 cloves garlic , minced , divided
	1 small head romaine lettuce , leaves separated
	2 teaspoons oyster sauce
	1 teaspoon salt