Blanch Lettuce With A Garlicky Dressing
Lettuce has always been a go-to raw vegetable for salads, sandwiches, and burgers. But did you know you can also serve lettuce that is cooked by blanching? In this recipe, it shows how to serve blanched lettuce with a poured garlicky, savory sauce to give its delicious base flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 heads of lettuce approximately 400g
- A bowl of salt water about 1 tbsp of salt
- Water for blanching
- 1 tbsp of salt for blanching
- 2 tbsp of cooking oil for blanching
- 1 tbsp of minced garlic
- 1 tbsp of shredded red bell pepper
- 1 large scoop of hot oil
- 2 tbsp of light soy sauce
- 2 tbsp of black vinegar
- 1 tsp of white sugar to taste
Instructions
- Chop the base of the lettuce, separate the leaves, and soak the lettuce in a bowl of salt water for 5 minutes.
- Take out the lettuce leaves and drain the water. Wash the leaves with clean water to remove excess impurities and salt.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add salt and cooking oil to retain the vibrant green color of the leaves.
- Boil the lettuce leaves for 20 to 30 seconds, gently pressing them down with chopsticks to ensure they are fully submerged in the water. Remove from the pot, drain well, and arrange the lettuce neatly on a heat-resistant serving plate. Avoid overcooking the lettuce to prevent it from going limp and becoming bitter.
- In a heat-resistant bowl, add minced garlic and shredded red bell pepper.
- Heat oil in a saucepan until sizzling hot. Carefully pour the heated oil into a bowl, then season with light soy sauce, black vinegar, and a pinch of white sugar. Adjust the seasoning to taste and mix well.
- Pour the dressing over the lettuce leaves. Enjoy this dish while hot and fresh!
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Nutrition
Calories: 161kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.1gSodium: 4497mgPotassium: 134mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2585IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg
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