Garlic Oyster Sauce Lettuce

Cooking Steps

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1. 
   Step 1

   Prepare two sauces: For the starch slurry, mix 1 tbsp potato starch with about half a bowl of water (don’t skip the water!). For the oyster sauce dressing, mix 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, half tbsp sugar, and some water in a bowl.

2. Step 2

   Mince the garlic and set aside.

3. 
   Step 3

   Cut off the root of the lettuce. Blanch in boiling water with a small amount of oil and salt. Blanch for about 20 seconds, then remove and arrange on a plate.

4. 
   Step 4

   Heat oil in a pan over low heat, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Be careful not to use high heat or the garlic will burn.

5. 
   Step 5

   Once garlic is fragrant, add the oyster sauce dressing and stir to combine.

6. 
   Step 6

   Add the starch slurry and stir until the sauce thickens. If the sauce is too thin, continue heating; if too thick, add more water. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

7. 
   Step 7

   Finish by adding a few drops of sesame oil.

8. 
   Step 8

   Pour the sauce over the arranged lettuce and serve immediately.