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Published: Sep 13, 2019 · Modified: Nov 26, 2021 by Sandhya Ramakrishnan · This post may contain affiliate links

Stir-Fried Iceberg Lettuce Recipe

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Lettuce does not have to be boring. This stir-fried Iceberg lettuce recipe is so quick to put together and has a wonderful sauce that makes it all come together. Serve it as is or with a side of rice to make it a meal.

Stir-Fried Iceberg lettuce

When we think of Iceberg lettuce, the first thing that comes to our mind is salad. That is the only way I have been using Iceberg lettuce all along. When I decided to choose Iceberg lettuce for a challenge this time, I wanted to make something different than the salad. That is when I came across the stir-fried lettuce that is pretty popular in Chinese cuisine.

Stir-Fried Iceberg Lettuce Recipe is a quick one that is ready in under 10 minutes from start to finish. Now that is something I love on weeknight for a side. I took this opportunity to also make a video for the recipe. This is my first recipe that is coming out with a video.

I am a part of the group called the ‘A-Z Recipe challenge’, wherein a group of bloggers come together and we choose key ingredients alphabetically to cook and post a dish every alternate month. This event was initiated by Jolly Makkar and Vidya Narayan.

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This month the challenge is to choose an ingredient staring with the letter 'I' and making a dish out of it. 'I' is a tricky alphabet and we had to choose an ingredient starting with the specific alphabet. Iceberg lettuce is the ingredient that I chose to make for the theme this month.

How to make Stir-Fried Iceberg lettuce

Why make this recipe

The Stir-Fried Iceberg Lettuce Recipe uses basic ingredients used in any Chinese recipe. I have used Vegetarian Oyster sauce which makes the sauce very flavorful. This sauce is made with mushroom and gives the recipe a deep flavor.

One thing that we need to keep in mind when making this recipe is that it comes together very quickly. The whole recipe is ready in under 5 minutes. Use a pan that can maintain high heat when cooking. A wok or a cast iron will work great.

Ingredients to make Stir-Fried Iceberg Lettuce - Serves 2

  • Iceberg lettuce - ½ head
  • Cooking oil - 2 tsp
  • Ginger - 1 teaspoon (minced)
  • Garlic - 1 teaspoon (minced)
  • Soy Sauce - 2 tsp
  • Apple cider vinegar - 1 tsp
  • Vegetarian Oyster Sauce - ½ tsp
  • Toasted sesame oil - ½ tsp
  • Red chili flakes - ½ tsp
  • Black pepper powder - ¼ tsp
  • Sugar - ½ tsp

Procedure to make Stir-Fried Iceberg Lettuce

To make the sauce

  • In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, sesame oil, Vegetarian oyster sauce, Red chili flakes, pepper powder and sugar.
  • Use a small whisk and mix the ingredients to combine.
How to make stir fry sauce

To make the Stir Fry -

  • Clean the iceberg lettuce by removing the outer leaves that appear wilted or discolored.
  • Knock the lettuce down on the counter couple of times. This helps to loosen the core and it is easy to just pull the center core and remove it.
  • Tear the lettuce into large pieces with your hand. I used half a head to serve 2 people.
  • Wash the lettuce and make sure you dry it well before using it in the stir-fry recipe.
  • In a wok or a cast iron, heat the oil.
  • Add the minced ginger and and let it fry for 10 seconds.
Frying the ginger
  • Next add the garlic and let it fry for 10 more seconds.
Frying ginger and garlic
  • Now add the iceberg lettuce and mix well. Cook it in high heat for about 30 seconds stirring constantly.
Cooking Iceberg lettuce
  • Now add the prepared sauce and mix to combine. Cook for about 15 to 30 seconds or until the lettuce is slightly wilted but still has a bit of crunch to it. Don't make it too soft and make sure that the iceberg lettuce still has some crunch to it.
Adding sauce to lettuce stir fry
  • Serve warm.
Iceberg lettuce stir fry
Iceberg lettuce stir-fry

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  • Chinese Almond Cookies | Vegan Almond Cookies

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stir fried lettuce

Stir-Fried Iceberg Lettuce

Lettuce does not have to be boring. This stir-fried Iceberg lettuce recipe is so quick to put together and has a wonderful sauce that makes it all come together. Serve it as is or with a side of rice to make it a meal.
5 from 10 votes
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Diet: Vegetarian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 2 People
Calories: 75kcal
Author: Sandhya Ramakrishnan

Ingredients

  • ½ head Iceberg lettuce
  • 2 teaspoon Cooking oil
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger minced
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoon Soy Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Apple cider vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon Vegetarian Oyster Sauce
  • ½ ts[ Toasted sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon Red chili flakes
  • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper powder
  • ½ teaspoon Sugar

Instructions

To make the sauce -

  • In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, sesame oil, Vegetarian oyster sauce, Red chili flakes, pepper powder and sugar.
  • Use a small whisk and mix the ingredients to combine.

To make the Stir Fry -

  • Clean the iceberg lettuce by removing the outer leaves that appear wilted or discolored.
  • Knock the lettuce down on the counter couple of times. This helps to loosen the core and it is easy to just pull the center core and remove it.
  • Tear the lettuce into large pieces with your hand. I used half a head to serve 2 people.
  • Wash the lettuce and make sure you dry it well before using it in the stir-fry recipe.
  • In a wok or a cast iron, heat the oil.
  • Add the minced ginger and and let it fry for 10 seconds.
  • Next add the garlic and let it fry for 10 more seconds.
  • Now add the iceberg lettuce and mix well. Cook it in high heat for about 30 seconds stirring constantly.
  • Now add the prepared sauce and mix to combine. Cook for about 15 to 30 seconds or until the lettuce is slightly wilted but still has a bit of crunch to it. Don't make it too soft and make sure that the iceberg lettuce still has some crunch to it.
  • Serve warm.

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Nutrition

Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 401mg | Potassium: 190mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 825IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg
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Comments

  1. Allison Rogers says

    October 22, 2020 at 7:24 pm

    5 stars
    yum! I had lots of extra lettuce and bored with all other uses. Thank you...I will go back to this many times!

    Reply
    • Sandhya Ramakrishnan says

      October 24, 2020 at 8:49 pm

      Oh Wonderful! Thanks Allison for trying the recipe. It is indeed quite a different recipe and it works when we have abundance of lettuce.

      Reply
  2. Seema says

    October 05, 2019 at 6:20 pm

    Sandhya,this recipe is So different from mine yet I can feel the flavours right up here. I will surely try your version as well coz i really love the dish a lot

    Reply
  3. Sujata Roy says

    October 05, 2019 at 1:36 pm

    Loved this stir fry. Looks so healthy nutritious and yummy. Thanks for the easy and simple recipe

    Reply
  4. ARCHANA says

    September 30, 2019 at 11:24 pm

    5 stars
    I knew only of salads with iceberg lettuce must say that this stir fry will taste great too with the little that is always leftover after the salad. Will love to try making it.

    Reply
    • Swati says

      October 04, 2019 at 2:47 pm

      Loved this easy stir fry with lettuce.. always used in salads and sandwich, making stir fry is a wonderful idea!!

      Reply
  5. sasmita sahoo says

    September 30, 2019 at 12:44 pm

    Wow!!! Love this stir fried iceberg lettuce Sandhya 🙂 Just 5 minutes attract me a lot here !!! love to have sometime surely .....

    Reply
  6. Aruna says

    September 29, 2019 at 2:47 am

    I find iceberg lettuce a bit hard to swallow but with your recipe, it will become delicious. I love the rich flavour profile you have created.

    Reply
    • Anshu Agrawal says

      September 30, 2019 at 1:21 pm

      Iceberg lettuce is one of my favorite green and if i will get it as a delicious stir fry then I think it is icing on a cake. Amazing recipe which has made humble lettuce a rock star. Awesome share👍

      Reply
  7. Vidya Narayan says

    September 27, 2019 at 8:44 am

    5 minute cook time sounds amazing! Also love the array of sauces used for jazzing up the stir fry. An ideal Quick lunch or weekend meal.

    Reply
  8. Danielle says

    September 26, 2019 at 2:41 pm

    5 stars
    I've been using iceberg lettuce as is for so long that I have never thought of actually cooking it. This is as easy as it is fun, so I should get a big batch of lettuce this weekend and cook it like a pro - thank you!

    Reply
  9. Danielle Wolter says

    September 26, 2019 at 6:09 am

    5 stars
    What a fun recipe! I've never thought of making something like stir fried lettuce, this is a great idea and sounds incredible! Great flavors.

    Reply
  10. Cheese Curd In Paradise says

    September 24, 2019 at 10:15 pm

    5 stars
    This is so yummy, and something I never would have thought to make! I love the sauce that goes over the lettuce- it has great flavor and the perfect amount of salt for me!

    Reply
  11. Mayuri Patel says

    September 24, 2019 at 2:19 pm

    5 stars
    The only way I've enjoyed iceberg lettuce is in salads. I would have never thought of making a stir fry with the tender leaves. Must say the dish looks so tempting. I guess you would have to enjoy stir fried lettuce as soon as you cook it.

    Reply
  12. Poonam Bachhav says

    September 21, 2019 at 8:04 pm

    5 stars
    I have yet to try anything beyond a salad using iceberg lettuce . Your stir-fry with that flavorful sauce sounds interesting!

    Reply
  13. Vanitha Bhat says

    September 17, 2019 at 3:10 pm

    5 stars
    Looks amazing with all those Indo-Chinese flavors; a perfect side dish with fried rice!

    Reply
  14. Kalyani says

    September 17, 2019 at 7:40 am

    The Asian flavours are so spot on here, Sandhya ! would love to have this as a warm side to a Chinese meal... perhaps with hakka noodles or with dimsums. yumm

    Reply
  15. Renu says

    September 16, 2019 at 3:16 am

    5 stars
    Loving this quick and easy stir fry. I bring Iceberg lettuce often and yes the only thing that comes in mind is salad with it. Would love to enjoy it in such a flavourful and delicious way.

    Reply
  16. Superduper kitchen says

    September 15, 2019 at 11:37 pm

    I have not tried my hands on Iceberg lettuce. Yours sounds yum...

    Reply
  17. The Girl Next Door says

    September 15, 2019 at 1:01 am

    Wow, this looks lovely! Very innovative - I don't think I've seen lettuce being used in a stir-fry before! 🙂

    I'm intrigued by the use of vegetarian oyster sauce. Is it commonly available in India?

    Reply
  18. Shobha Keshwani says

    September 14, 2019 at 10:59 pm

    Simple one can be enjoyed like a warm salad too. I make Chinese cabbage the same way.

    Reply

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