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Stir-Fried Garlic Lettuce

This stir-fried garlic lettuce is a vibrant vegan side dish that proves even the humblest salad leaves can be transformed with heat and seasoning. Inspired by classic Cantonese home cooking, the recipe uses romaine hearts for their unique ability to retain a satisfying crunch while soaking up a savoury, garlic-infused sauce. It is a wonderful way to enjoy greens when you want something more comforting than a raw salad.

Quick to prepare and even faster to cook, this dish makes a healthy addition to any midweek meal. The combination of pungent garlic, salty soy sauce, and aromatic sesame oil elevates the lettuce into a fragrant accompaniment for jasmine rice or crispy tofu. For the best results, ensure your wok is piping hot to achieve that characteristic smoky flavour without overcooking the delicate leaves.

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Ingredients for Stir-Fried Garlic Lettuce

  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing rice wine or dry sherry

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

  • 3/4 teaspoons sugar

  • 1/2 teaspoons salt

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 5 medium garlic cloves, smashed and peeled

  • 450g hearts of cos lettuce, cut crosswise into 1-inch-wide pieces

  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (see note)

How to make Stir-Fried Garlic Lettuce

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.

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While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

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  • 17 janvier 2026 | Publié à l'origine

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