Chili Oyster Sauce Lettuce Strips
A quick and bold Chinese-inspired cold appetizer featuring crisp lettuce drizzled with a savory-sweet combination of oyster sauce and spicy chili oil. Ready in minutes.
Ingredients
Romaine or butter lettuce
2 heads (about 500g)
Oyster sauce
2 tablespoons
Lao Gan Ma chili oil
1 tablespoon
Sesame oil
1 teaspoon
Garlic, minced
1 clove
Sugar
a pinch
Instructions
1
Prepare the lettuce
Wash the lettuce leaves thoroughly and pat completely dry. Cut each leaf lengthwise into thin strips about 1/4 inch wide. The strips should resemble jade or emerald strands.
2
Arrange on plate
Heap the lettuce strips neatly onto a serving plate or shallow bowl. Keep them piled high for visual appeal.
3
Make the sauce
In a small bowl, combine oyster sauce, Lao Gan Ma chili oil, sesame oil, minced garlic, and a pinch of sugar. Stir until well blended.
4
Drizzle and serve
Spoon the sauce mixture evenly over the lettuce strips. Serve immediately while the lettuce is still crisp and cool.
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