gem lettuce recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Aug 04 2026
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Gem Lettuce Recipe

Inspired by Uchiko Austin
Time30m
Serves4

sunchoke nori dressing, chili oil, shiso, puffed rice

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Ingredients

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Salad Components

Method

Preparation Steps

1

Prepare the Sunchoke Nori Dressing

In a food processor, combine cooked sunchokes, nori sheets, and chili oil. Blend until smooth, adding a bit of water if necessary to achieve a creamy consistency. Season with salt to taste.

2

Prepare the Gem Lettuce

Wash and dry the gem lettuce heads. Carefully separate the leaves and arrange them on a serving platter.

3

Assemble the Salad

Drizzle the sunchoke nori dressing over the gem lettuce leaves. Scatter shiso leaves on top and finish with a generous sprinkle of puffed rice for added crunch.

4

Serve

Serve immediately as a fresh and vibrant salad appetizer or side dish.

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