STIR-FRIED LETTUCE WITH GARLIC

Stir-fried Lettuce with Garlic image

Provided by Grace Pulley

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 Tbsp chinese rice wine
1 Tbsp soy sauce (i use light )
1/4 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp granulated sugar,
1 1/2 Tbsp peanut oil (can use vegetable)
4 clove garlic, smashed and rough chopped
1 1/2 tsp minced ginger
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional or use less)
1 tsp sesame oil
1 large iceberg lettuce head (about 1 pound)

Steps:

1. Wash the head of lettuce, separating leaves and then drain well. Tear lettuce into bite size pieces or cut the lettuce leaves into 1-inch wide pieces and set aside.
2. Combine the rice wine, soy sauce, salt, and sugar in a small bowl, and set aside.
3. Heat a wok over medium-high heat and add oil, add the garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes if using when the oil is hot. Stir-fry for about 5 seconds or just until aromatic; add the lettuce and stir-fry an additional 1-2 minutes or just until the lettuce is limp.
4. Stir the sauce and then pour around the lettuce mixture in the wok and stir-fry for 30-60 seconds until the lettuce is tender but still bright green. Remove from heat and finish it off by drizzling on the sesame. Serve immediately.
5. The Chinese consider lettuce to be a "lucky" food and it is often served during the Chinese New Year. I hope you enjoy this recipe if you try it and I hope that it brings you luck if you do. ;)