清炒莴笋 Stir-fried Stem Lettuce Recipe
Make 清炒莴笋 Stir-fried Stem Lettuce Recipe in just 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Preparation
- 1
Prepare the ingredients
Wash the stem lettuce thoroughly under running water. Peel the outer skin of the stem lettuce with a vegetable peeler and cut it into thin slices, about 0.5 cm thick. Peel and finely chop the garlic cloves. Slice the red bell pepper and carrot into thin strips.
Cooking
- 2
Heat the oil
In a large wok or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 3
Sauté garlic
Add the chopped garlic to the hot oil and sauté for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant, being careful not to burn it.
- 4
Add stem lettuce
Add the sliced stem lettuce to the wok and stir-fry for about 2-3 minutes, until it starts to become tender but still crisp.
- 5
Add vegetables
Add the sliced red bell pepper and carrot to the wok. Continue to stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until all the vegetables are cooked but still vibrant in color.
- 6
Season the dish
Pour in the soy sauce and sesame oil. Add salt and white pepper to taste. Stir well to combine all ingredients and cook for an additional minute.
- 7
Serve
Remove the stir-fried stem lettuce from the heat and transfer to a serving platter. Serve immediately as a side dish.