Cooked Lettuce with Garlic Sauce

Cooked Lettuce with Garlic Sauce offers a quick and flavorful way to enjoy cooked lettuce in a savory garlic sauce. It maintains the lettuce's crispness while infusing it with aromatic garlic flavors. It's a nutrient-rich and satisfying option that can be prepared in less than 10 minutes, making it perfect for a quick and delicious meal.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Chinese

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Servings

Calories 88kcal

Ingredients

400 g lettuce
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp cooking oil
1 tbsp minced garlic
20 g fresh chili pepper julienned
1 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tbsp Chinese black vinegar
1 tsp sugar

Instructions

Cook the lettuce

Prepare the lettuce by trimming the root end and separating the leaves.
Sprinkle a little salt over them.
Soak the lettuce in water for 5 minutes to remove any dirt or impurities. Set it aside.
Bring a pot of water to a boil.
Add a teaspoon of salt and cooking oil. Blanch the lettuce in the boiling water for about 30 seconds until it becomes vibrant and slightly wilted.
Then, remove it and drain any excess water. Neatly arrange the blanched lettuce on a serving plate.

Prepare the sauce

Prepare the sauce by combining the minced garlic and julienned chili pepper in an empty bowl.
Heat the cooking oil in a small saucepan until hot, then pour it over the garlic and chili mixture to release their flavors and aromas.
Add the light soy sauce, Chinese black vinegar, and sugar to the garlic and chili mixture.
Stir well to create a tangy and savory sauce.
Pour the sauce over the blanched lettuce, ensuring it is evenly coated.

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