Celtuce Stir Fry Recipe - Crisp and Refreshing
With its unique blend of flavors and refreshing crunch, this stir fry is the perfect addition to your culinary repertoire.With my easy and fast Celtuce Stir Fry recipe, you can enjoy a delectable vegetarian dish that takes just 15 minutes to whip up.
Servings 2
Calories 185kcal
Ingredients
- 500 g Celtuce
- 20 g garlic minced
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- 20 g Leek
- 20 g fresh red chili pepper julienned
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp chicken bouillon powder option
- 1/2 tsp white vinegar option
Instructions
Prepare the Celtuce
- Begin by peeling the Celtuce and cutting it into manageable sections. Then, cut it into thin slices and stack the slices together and cut them into fine shreds.
Blanch the Celtuce
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and gently lower the shredded Celtuce into the boiling water. Allow it to blanch for approximately 30 seconds, ensuring it remains vibrant and retains its fresh taste. Once blanched, quickly remove the Celtuce from the water, drain and set it aside.
Sauté the Aromatics
- Heat the cooking oil in a wok or a large frying pan over high heat. Add the minced garlic to the hot oil, stir well and as its fragrance fills the air, gently add the blanched Celtuce to the wok, allowing it to mix and mingle with the sautéed garlic
- Add a generous handful of leek and shredded red pepper. Add in the chicken bouillon powder and a pinch of salt.
- Pouring a little white vinegar alongside the wok.
- Stir-fry the Celtuce mixture on high heat for an additional minute.
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Nutrition
Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 730mg | Potassium: 444mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1518IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 2mg