Stir-Fried Lettuce
Stir-fried lettuce with soy sauce and sesame oil is unexpectedly and thrillingly tasty. You probably already have a head of romaine just waiting to be used, so you can experience it for yourself.
Ingredients
- 14 ounces romaine lettuce hearts, about 2
- 1 tablespoon mild vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Trim the romaine lettuce and cut it crosswise into 1-inch (2.5-cm) wide pieces. Pat the lettuce completely dry.
- Place a wok or medium skillet over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Carefully swirl in the oil. When the oil is shimmering hot but not yet smoking, add the garlic and then toss in the romaine lettuce in batches, stirring after each addition to coat the lettuce with oil before adding the next batch. This should take a total of about 2 minutes. The lettuce will have just begun to wilt.
- Add the soy sauce and sugar and give it a quick stir to coat the lettuce well. You want the lettuce to be almost tender yet still a little crisp and still bright green. Drizzle the sesame oil over the lettuce and immediately remove it from the heat.
- Move to a bowl and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Calories: 135kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 520mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g