Stir-Fried Lettuce with Chili
A quick and vibrant stir-fry featuring crisp Roman lettuce, aromatic garlic, and dried chili peppers.
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This dish comes together in just minutes, offering a satisfying crunch and a gentle, smoky heat. The garlic and dried chilies infuse the oil with fragrance before the lettuce hits the wok, ensuring every bite is flavorful and fresh.
Ingredients
Roman lettuce
1 bunch (approx. 300g)
Dried chili peppers
3
Garlic
3 cloves
Salt
to taste
Corn oil
to taste
Instructions
1
Step 1
Pick and wash the romaine lettuce clean, then drain off the water.
2
Step 2
Cut into inch-long segments.
3
Step 3
Mince the garlic, cut the chili peppers into small rings, and rinse them with water.
4
Step 4
Add oil to the wok, and stir-fry the minced garlic and chili peppers over low heat until fragrant.
5
Step 5
Turn to high heat, and add the white root parts of the romaine lettuce.
6
Step 6
Stir-fry quickly a few times.
7
Step 7
Add the tender leaves of the romaine lettuce.
8
Step 8
Stir-fry a few times, then add salt.
9
Step 9
Stir-fry quickly until evenly mixed, then remove from the wok.
10
Step 10
Finished dish.
