Stir-Fried Garlic Lettuce
Stir-Fried Garlic Lettuce is a flavorful Chinese Chinese Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Combine the rice wine or sherry, soy sauce, sugar, and salt in a small bowl.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionCombine the rice wine or sherry, soy sauce, sugar, and salt in a small bowl.
Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok over high heat until a bead of water vaporizes within 1 to 2 seconds of contact.
Swirl in the vegetable oil, add the garlic, and stir-fry for 5 seconds.
Add the lettuce and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes, or until it is just limp.
Stir the sauce, swirl it into the wok, and stir-fry for 30 seconds to 1 minute more, or until the lettuce is just tender and still bright green.
Remove from the heat, drizzle on the sesame oil, and serve.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.