Date: 07/20/2024 07/21/2024
Location: Star Lake Meditation Center
Teacher: Otto Huang
Weekly Buddhist Cuisine Menu
Sti-Fried Romaine Lettuce
Summary:
This is a simple and refreshing vegan dish where romaine lettuce is quickly stir-fried to retain its crispy texture and natural aroma, making it a nutritious and easy-to-make meal.
Ingredients:
Romaine lettuce 300g (trimmed, washed, and cut into 5cm sections)
Vegetable oil 1 tablespoon (such as olive oil or canola oil)
Salt 1/2 teaspoon
Light soy sauce 1 teaspoon (optional)
White sesame seeds 1 teaspoon (optional)
Water (for blanching, optional)
Instructions:
1. Prepare Ingredients:
Trim the roots of the romaine lettuce, wash thoroughly, cut into 5cm sections, and drain well.
2. Blanching (Optional):
Bring water to a boil, add a pinch of salt, and blanch the lettuce for 5-10 seconds. Remove immediately, soak in cold water to maintain crispness, and drain well.
3. Heat the Pan:
Add vegetable oil to a pan and heat over medium-low heat.
4. Stir-fry the Lettuce:
Add the lettuce and stir-fry quickly over high heat for about 30 seconds until evenly cooked and bright green.
5. Seasoning:
Add salt (optional light soy sauce for extra flavor), stir-fry for another 10 seconds, and mix well.
6. Serving:
Transfer to a plate, optionally sprinkle with white sesame seeds for extra aroma, and serve immediately.
