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Stir Fried Iceberg Lettuce with Oyster Sauce

Course: vegetable side dish
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: vegetables
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 -6 servings
Author: Sharon Wong
This recipe as written is free of peanuts, tree nuts, egg, dairy, and fish. It can be easily adapted to be free of top 8 allergens by using a soy free soy sauce recipe instead of oyster sauce.
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Ingredients

  • 1 head of iceberg lettuce
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce

Instructions

  • Select big, dense, heavy for its size iceberg lettuce that looks fresh and free of pinkish discoloration.
  • Peel and discard wilted outer leaves, use a knife to cut out the core.
  • Wash, tear into medium sized pieces 2-3 inches square, drain in a colander.
  • Heat up a wok or large stock pot on medium heat for a few minutes.
  • Add olive oil to the wok, swirl to coat, add lettuce and stir fry until the wok stops sizzling.
  • Cover and check every two minutes, stirring until the lettuce looks slightly wilted (takes 4-6 minutes).
  • Drizzle with oyster sauce, stir to mix, and serve immediately.