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Dressed Lettuce

Dressed Lettuce

Chilled crisp lettuce leaves bathe in laozhi, a tangy-savory cold dressing of vinegar, soy, and aromatics. Refreshing and palate-cleansing, it is the lightest way to enjoy lettuce, perfect alongside richer grilled or fried dishes.

Instructions

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    The green lettuce was grown by my family's hardworking eldest sister-in-law.

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    Add an appropriate amount of minced garlic and shredded bird's eye chili into the bowl.

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    Fry in hot oil, releasing an aromatic fragrance.

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    Add soy sauce, aged vinegar, white sugar, and sesame oil, and mix well; the sauce is ready.

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    Bring the water in the pot to a boil, pour in an appropriate amount of oil and salt, and add the lettuce.

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    Blanch in boiling water for 30 seconds, then turn off the heat.

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    Take out the lettuce and place it on a plate, then pour the dressing over the top.

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    Finished product.

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Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • Lettuce
    to taste
  • Xiaomi chili
    1 piece

Auxiliary Ingredients

  • minced garlic
    to taste

Seasonings

  • oil
    to taste
  • Soy sauce
    2 spoon
  • Black vinegar
    1 spoon
  • white sugar
    1 匙
  • Sesame oil
    to taste