Stir-Fried Romaine Lettuce with Oyster Sauce, Soy Sauce & Garlic
- Oct 14, 2025
- 1 min read
Lettuce is not typically cooked in Western cuisines but leave it to the Chinese to do just that. My grandmother had on a few occasions while living here in the U.S., made romaine lettuce sautéed with garlic, and it was delicious! Tender crisp is the best way to describe the texture. I adapted this version from Woks of Life https://thewoksoflife.com/cooked-lettuce-with-oyster-sauce-garlic/, adjusting by adding just a little sugar to balance the sauce to my preference.
Searing the Beef
Sear beef fillets on high heat for 2 minutes per side to form a golden crust. Let it cool before proceeding to keep the beef tender.
Mushroom Duxelles
Cook the mushrooms until all moisture evaporates to prevent soggy pastry. Aim for a thick, paste-like consistency.
Puff Pastry Handling
Keep the puff pastry cold to avoid softness. Chill if it becomes too soft, and score the top lightly without cutting through.
Notes
1
Combine all the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl and set aside.
2
Bring a large stock pot with 6 quarts of water to a boil. Add the Romaine lettuce leaves and 2 tbsp. vegetable oil to the pot; swirl and blanch for 20 seconds. Immediately remove the lettuce leaves to a colander to drain and stop the cooking; set aside.
3
Using tongs, carefully place the blanched Romaine leaves on a serving plate, lining them up in the same direction.
4
In the meantime, heat 3 tbsp. oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and saute for 5-10 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly. Carefully add the sauce ingredients and bring to a boil. Turn off heat.
5
Pour the sauce over the blanched lettuce on the plate and serve. This dish is great when served hot, but equally good at room temperature.
Instructions
Quality Fresh 2 beef fillets ( approximately 14 ounces each )
Quality Fresh 2 beef fillets ( approximately 14 ounces each )
Quality Fresh 2 beef fillets ( approximately 14 ounces each )
Beef Wellington
Stir-Fried Romaine Lettuce with Oyster Sauce, Soy Sauce & Garlic
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Prep Time
10 min
Cooking Time
15 min
Rest Time
0
Total Time
25 min
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