Crispy Lettuce
Cold Dishes

Crispy Lettuce

timer 15 MIN
signal_cellular_alt Medium
person 4 servings
Recipe
Crispy Lettuce

About This Recipe

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!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 15m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • baby vegetables 200g
The aromatics
  • chili peppers 50g (about 2-3 peppers)
The sauce & seasonings
  • rock sugar 2 tbsp
  • granulated sugar 1 tbsp
  • oil 1 tbsp
  • white vinegar 2 tbsp
  • chicken essence 1 tsp
  • sesame oil ½ tsp

menu_book Directions

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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.
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Step 2
Step 2
Cut the cleaned baby vegetables into shreds.
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Step 3
Step 3
Cut the chili peppers into circles.
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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.
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Step 5
Step 5
Pour the mixture into a bowl.
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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.
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Step 7
Step 7
Pour in the baby vegetables, add a few drops of sesame oil, and mix gently.
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Step 8
Step 8
It’s done.

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