Lettuce with Oyster Sauce
Cold Dishes

Lettuce with Oyster Sauce

timer 15 MIN
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person 4 servings
Lettuce with Oyster Sauce

About This Recipe

This simple yet flavorful Garlic Oyster Sauce Lettuce is a quick and delicious side dish that brings out the natural sweetness of crisp lettuce with a savory, umami-rich sauce. Fresh lettuce is blanched to perfection, maintaining its vibrant crunch, then topped with a glossy garlic-infused sauce made from oyster sauce, light soy sauce, and a hint of sugar for balance. The key to this dish is the aromatic stir-fried garlic that enhances the sauce, while starch thickens it into a luscious glaze. Ready in minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or as a refreshing addition to any Asian-inspired meal. The combination of tender lettuce and rich, garlicky sauce makes it an irresistible dish that’s both healthy and satisfying. Try it for a restaurant-quality side that’s effortless to make at home!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 15m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • lettuce 200g
The aromatics
  • garlic 2 cloves
The sauce & seasonings
  • oyster sauce 2 tbsp
  • light soy sauce 1 tbsp
  • starch 1 tsp
  • sugar ½ tsp
  • oil 1 tbsp

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Wash the lettuce clean.
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Step 2
Step 2
Chop the garlic into small pieces.
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Step 3
Step 3
Blanch the lettuce briefly to remove its raw taste, then set aside.
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Step 4
Mix oyster sauce, light soy sauce, starch, and sugar with water in a bowl, stir well and set aside.
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Step 5
Step 5
Heat oil in the wok and add the chopped garlic.
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Step 6
Step 6
Add the mixed sauce and stir-fry until it thickens.
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Step 7
Step 7
Pour the sauce directly over the blanched lettuce to complete.

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