Best Stir Fry Mesclun Lettuce For 2 Recipes

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STIR-FRIED LETTUCE



Stir-Fried Lettuce image

Chinese people don't generally eat raw vegetables, but love cooked green vegetable dishes like this flavorful stir-fry lettuce.

Provided by Liv Wan

Categories     Side Dish

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 head iceberg lettuce
1 1/2 teaspoons Chinese rice wine ​(or dry sherry)
2 teaspoons light soy sauce
3/4 teaspoon sugar (granulated)
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or peanut oil)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger (minced)
Optional: 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Asian sesame oil

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Wash lettuce, separating each leaf from core. Dry well with a clean kitchen towel or paper towel.
  • Without removing hard stems, cut leaves across into pieces of about 1 inch wide. Set aside.
  • Combine rice wine or dry sherry, soy sauce, and sugar in a small bowl. Mix well and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes and stir-fry until aromatic, or about 5 to 10 seconds. Start with 1/8 of a teaspoon of the red pepper flakes.
  • Add chopped lettuce into wok.
  • Stir-fry lettuce for 1 to 2 minutes, until leaves begin to wilt. Sprinkle with salt.
  • Give previously prepared sauce a quick re-stir and swirl into wok. Stir-fry for 1 to 2 more minutes, until lettuce becomes dark green in color. Taste and adjust seasonings, add remaining 1/8 of a teaspoon of red pepper flakes if desired, or a splash of soy sauce.
  • Remove from heat and stir in sesame oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 460 mg, Sugar 3 g, Fat 6 g, ServingSize serves 4, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

STIR FRY MESCLUN LETTUCE FOR 2



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Mesclun lettuce is simply a mixture of different types of leaf lettuce. There are many varieties. Usually it matures at a rate that you can't use it all up in salads. Last night I tried to use it as a vegetable and it was very good. Great way to use that extra lettuce. I would also try other lettuces with some watercress mixed in. Serve this like you would spinach as a veggie side dish Do Not overcook it only takes about 4 minutes. Usually the water on the leaves is enough moisture but if it is dry add a couple tablespoons of water to the pan. Notice in the picture that I have added some pecans - Use your own imagination.

Provided by Bergy

Categories     Greens

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 cups mesclun, washed, still damp
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
3 tablespoons slivered almonds
1 cup mushroom, cleaned thin sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 shallots, minced

Steps:

  • Over medium heat melt butter/margarine in a skillet large enough to hold the lettuce When butter has melted add almonds,mushrooms, garlic and shallots, stir fry 2 minutes Add lettuce stir a couple of times until it has wilted and is warm.
  • Do not over cook.

STIR-FRIED LETTUCE



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Pan-fry iceberg lettuce with garlic and oyster sauce for an unusual side dish - perfect with Asian main courses or curries

Provided by Ping Coombes

Categories     Side dish

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 iceberg lettuce
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3 large garlic cloves , roughly chopped
2 tbsp oyster sauce
large pinch of ground white pepper

Steps:

  • Peel apart the lettuce leaves and roughly tear them into smaller pieces. I usually just halve each leaf. Heat the oil in a wok or a large frying pan (metal woks, rather than non-stick, give a better flavour to this dish). Throw in the garlic and fry for 1 min until fragrant, then add the lettuce leaves - they will make a noisy sizzle.
  • Add the oyster sauce and 100ml water. Fold in all the lettuce so that it is well coated. Add the white pepper. Cook all the leaves until they start to wilt but still have crunch.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 51 calories, Fat 4 grams fat, Carbohydrate 2 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 1 grams protein, Sodium 0.4 milligram of sodium

STIR-FRIED LETTUCE



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This is great if you have a head of lettuce that you have to use right away. Even if you don't, its still a great side dish to any asian meal. Simple to make, with common ingredients, its a keeper for sure. Try different lettuce varieties, I used romane tonight since its what was on hand. I also didn't have sesamee oil tonight so I used walnut oil and it was still a winner. I like to toss in some toasted sesame seeds and if I have them on hand a green onion, chopped, is nice to add with the lettuce. As you can see, this recipe leaves a huge opening for your own additions and variations.

Provided by Ilysse

Categories     Greens

Time 10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 head iceberg lettuce
1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon rice wine or 1 teaspoon dry sherry
3/4 teaspoon sugar
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon salad oil
3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced

Steps:

  • Wash and dry lettuce. Tear or cut into pieces a bit bigger than bite sized. Separate leaves and dicard core.
  • In a small bowl mix soy sauce, sesame oil and sugar. Set aside.
  • Place 14 inch wok or 12 inch frying pan on medium-high heat. When hot, add the salad oil and garlic. Stir fry until the garlic begins to take a little color.
  • Add lettuce and stir fry until slightly limp but still somewhat crisp.
  • Stir in the soy sauce mixture and toss well. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve at once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.6, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 139.6, Carbohydrate 5.7, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 3.2, Protein 1.6

STIR-FRIED LETTUCE WITH CRISPY GARLIC AND FRIED EGGS



Stir-Fried Lettuce With Crispy Garlic and Fried Eggs image

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 GARLIC LETTUCE



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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.

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