Crispy Lettuce

Crispy Lettuce

This refreshing and vibrant Spicy Baby Vegetables with Rock Sugar Glaze is a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors. Crisp baby vegetables are thinly shredded and tossed in a fragrant chili-infused oil, then coated with a glossy rock sugar solution enhanced with white vinegar for a delightful tang. A touch of chicken essence deepens the umami, while sesame oil adds a nutty finish. The quick stir-fry method locks in the veggies' crunch, and the adjustable sweetness and spice level make it customizable to your taste. Ideal as a zesty side dish or light appetizer, this recipe brings a restaurant-quality flair to your table with minimal effort. The harmony of textures and bold flavors makes it an unforgettable dish!

15 Minutes
Medium
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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baby vegetables
200g

The aromatics

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chili peppers
50g (about 2-3 peppers)

The sauce & seasonings

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rock sugar
2 tbsp
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granulated sugar
1 tbsp
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oil
1 tbsp
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white vinegar
2 tbsp
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chicken essence
1 tsp
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sesame oil
½ tsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Put rock sugar and granulated sugar into a pot, add a small amount of water, and heat it to make a rock sugar solution. Wash the baby vegetables and chili peppers clean.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Cut the cleaned baby vegetables into shreds.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Cut the chili peppers into circles.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Heat a small amount of oil in a pot, turn off the heat, and add the chili pepper circles to fry out the fragrance.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Pour the mixture into a bowl.

6. Step 6

Step 6
Add rock sugar solution, white vinegar, salt, and chicken essence, and mix well. If it’s not flavorful enough, add some more granulated sugar and white vinegar, and a bit more chicken essence, and stir well.

7. Step 7

Step 7
Pour in the baby vegetables, add a few drops of sesame oil, and mix gently.

8. Step 8

Step 8
It’s done.

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