Best Stir Fried Garlic Lettuce Recipes

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STIR-FRIED GARLIC LETTUCE



Stir-Fried Garlic Lettuce image

One of the most beautiful and inspired cookbooks of the year was The Breath of a Wok. Grace Young's stories and recipes make us want to set off in pursuit of wok hay, the special taste of wok-cooked.

Provided by Fran McCullough

Categories     Wok     Garlic     Leafy Green     Vegetable     Side     Stir-Fry     Vegetarian     Lettuce     Sugar Conscious     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon Shaoxing rice wine or dry sherry
1 tablespoon soy sauce
3/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
5 medium garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
1 pound hearts of romaine lettuce, cut crosswise into 1-inch-wide pieces
1 teaspoon sesame oil (see note)

Steps:

  • Combine 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.

STIR-FRIED LETTUCE WITH GARLIC



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This is a mouth-watering Chinese stir fry dish. It's simple, delicious, and quick and easy to make. Lettuce is stir-fried with garlic and oyster sauce.

Provided by Bing

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Greens

Time 15m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 ½ 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

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat; add green onions and 1/2 of the garlic. Cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add romaine lettuce and oyster sauce; cook and quickly stir until lettuce turns bright green, 1 to 2 minutes. Turn heat to medium.
  • Mix remaining garlic and salt into lettuce mixture and stir.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86.8 calories, Carbohydrate 5.4 g, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 809.7 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

STIR-FRIED LETTUCE WITH CRISPY GARLIC AND FRIED EGGS



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In Chinese culture, cooked lettuce is a symbol of good luck and is often eaten during Lunar New Year feasts. In Cantonese, the word for lettuce is sang choy, and in Mandarin, it's sheng cai, which sounds like the words for "growing wealth" in each language. Stir-fried lettuce is commonly served as a bed for braised mushrooms or simply as a green side dish. Here, stir-fried lettuce, fried eggs and crispy garlic chips perch on a bed of rice, a simple meal with comforting flavors and textures. The joy of this preparation is that the lettuce retains a fresh crunch even after cooking; iceberg is preferred, but romaine will give you similar results. Vegetarian stir-fry sauce is a product sold in Asian grocery stores, but you can also use oyster sauce. For a shortcut, skip the fried garlic and top with store-bought crispy fried onions or shallots.

Provided by Hetty McKinnon

Categories     dinner, weeknight, vegetables, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 head of iceberg lettuce (about 1½ pounds)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons vegetarian stir-fry sauce, or oyster sauce
1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
Kosher salt (Diamond Crystal)
Black or white pepper
2 tablespoons plus ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 (1-inch) piece of ginger, peeled and finely chopped
6 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced
4 eggs
Steamed rice, for serving
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
2 scallions, green and white parts, finely sliced
Maggi seasoning sauce, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Using a sharp paring knife, run it around the core of the lettuce, then gently pull it out. Remove any discolored outer layers of the lettuce and discard. Tear the lettuce into large chunks. Wash the leaves and allow them to drain after gently shaking in a colander.
  • In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, vegetarian stir-fry or oyster sauce, sugar and ¼ teaspoon salt. Season with pepper.
  • Heat a large (12-inch) deep skillet on medium-high. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of olive oil to lightly coat the pan, then add the ginger and cook for 15 to 30 seconds, until fragrant. Add the lettuce and stir-fry for 2 minutes, until it starts to wilt. Pour the sauce over the lettuce and stir-fry for another 1 to 2 minutes. (Take care not to overcook, as you want your lettuce to retain some crunch.) Taste and season with salt, if needed. Place the lettuce (and all the pan juices) in a bowl and set aside. Once your skillet is cool enough to handle, rinse it out and dry.
  • To the same skillet over medium-high heat, add the ¼ cup olive oil and sliced garlic. Stir constantly for 3 to 4 minutes until the garlic turns a pale golden brown. (Watch carefully! It burns quickly.) Remove the garlic from the oil with a slotted spoon and place on a paper towel to drain; it will continue to brown and crisp as it cools.
  • To the remaining oil in the skillet over medium-high heat, add the eggs and cook untouched until whites are set, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • To serve, place a mound of rice in a bowl, top with lettuce, some pan juices, a fried egg, crispy garlic and a scatter of sesame seeds and scallions. Finish with a tiny drizzle of Maggi seasoning sauce, if using.

STIR-FRIED LETTUCE WITH GARLIC



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Many people think of iceberg lettuce as only something to layer on a burger or sandwich or toss in a salad. Others dismiss iceberg lettuce all together because it is low on nutrients but I love iceberg lettuce. Its cool and crisp low in calories and although not nutrient dense it is high in water content, which makes it very...

Provided by Grace Pulley

Categories     Vegetables

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. ;)

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