
Cold Dishes
Lettuce with Oyster Sauce
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15 MIN
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Medium
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4 servings

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
1

Step 1
Wash the lettuce clean.
2

Step 2
Chop the garlic into small pieces.
3

Step 3
Blanch the lettuce briefly to remove its raw taste, then set aside.
4

Step 4
Mix oyster sauce, light soy sauce, starch, and sugar with water in a bowl, stir well and set aside.
5

Step 5
Heat oil in the wok and add the chopped garlic.
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Step 6
Add the mixed sauce and stir-fry until it thickens.
7

Step 7
Pour the sauce directly over the blanched lettuce to complete.
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