Stir-Fried Lettuce
A flavorful Chinese-style stir-fry lettuce dish, perfect as a simple green vegetable side.
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Instructions
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Wash and dry lettuce leaves, separating from the core, then cut them into 1-inch pieces.
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Combine rice wine or dry sherry, soy sauce, and sugar in a small bowl.
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Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add garlic, ginger, and 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes; stir-fry for 5-10 seconds until aromatic.
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Add the chopped lettuce to the wok and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until wilted. Sprinkle with salt.
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Re-stir the prepared sauce and add it to the wok. Stir-fry for 1-2 more minutes until the lettuce turns dark green.
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Taste and adjust seasonings; optionally add the remaining 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes or more soy sauce.
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Remove from heat and stir in sesame oil.