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After testing it out for myself, EVERYONE should know how to stir-fry lettuce! Not only is it easy-peasy, but it's delicious (even the kids devoured it!).

How to Stir-Fry Lettuce the Easy Way #DIYFriday

October 21, 2016     Keeper of the Home    5 Comments

If you had asked me a few weeks ago, I would have never believed I would be sharing about how to stir-fry lettuce the easy way. But here I am…and here it is!

Last week, we had a guest in our home from China. Simon, long-time friend of my husband, stayed with us for the entire week. Luckily for me, he loves to cook and took a generous amount of time to teach me several authentic Chinese dishes.

As I watched our friend Simon move around our kitchen, the Chinese way of cooking seemed so simple. I shadowed him around like an eager student as he found items to replace a wok and the kinds of utensils he needed to create this super tasty stir-fry lettuce.

After testing it out for myself, EVERYONE should know how to stir-fry lettuce! Not only is it easy-peasy, but it's delicious (even the kids devoured it!).

What’s your food “saying”?

Their ingredients are whole and simple, and even their technique of cooking may be straightforward. However, what I learned about the way they choose foods and even the foods they cook together was far from simple and still has me hungry to learn more!

For example, they will use a food’s attribute of “hot” or “cold” to help balance the body’s inner microbiome, which in turn helps detox and flush toxins and prevent disease. I’ve been on a detox/cleanse kick so this had my ears burning for more!

Think about it. We know peppermint is cooling from all those cute peppermint breath commercials that freeze everything. Horseradish fans know it’s warming.

But how do you know which fruits are hot or cold? Or which meats? It’s not based on color or temperature… And how do you know which are best for you?

Your body knows

I had certainly heard of yin and yang, but had not experienced it in such a profound or enlightening way. I also found that learning to apply this practice correctly is quite complicated! In fact, the more I learned while Simon was here, the more confused I became.

My biggest takeaway, though, was something that I already knew and from time to time need a reminder of …and I’m sure you do. too…listen to your body!

If it smells bad or tastes bad or makes you feel bad, chances are…you should avoid it. I’m not the same as my husband or any of my kiddos, so what’s good or bad for me isn’t necessarily the same for them. Listen, really listen, to what they tell you, too.

The technique I really stunk at

Instead of using a peeler, Simon taught me to peel ginger with the tip of a spoon. It took me five times longer and my hands really hurt by the time I was done, but only the peel of the ginger was removed. Impressive!

By the end of the week… and ginger in every recipe…I was maybe a little faster at the peeling, but tasting the ginger in every recipe was worth every bit of work!

After testing it out for myself, EVERYONE should know how to stir-fry lettuce! Not only is it easy-peasy, but it's delicious (even the kids devoured it!).

The surprise of stir-fried lettuce

I wasn’t surprised that we all loved Simon’s orange chicken or his fried rice, but his cooked lettuce left me flabbergasted. Seriously: my mouth was hanging open as I watched my children devour it.

Like most kids, ours tend to be picky about their greens. They all will eat broccoli, some even like peas, artichoke, and brussel sprouts, and even a salad, but cooked lettuce? No. Way.

I was feeling for Simon as he began prepping for this dish. I thought he was going to be disappointed when there were still lots of greens left on that beautiful platter. I knew I would eat it and my hubs is always game for anything, but the kids? I thought they might take a bite or two to be polite, but that would be all.

Nope. They ate it all. As I watched them going back for seconds, I was delighted with how pleasant they were and impressed with how far they would go to indulge Simon (they adore him)!

But it continued. They went back for thirds.

And in no time the platter was completely cleaned off.

And it was SO simple.

After testing it out for myself, EVERYONE should know how to stir-fry lettuce! Not only is it easy-peasy, but it's delicious (even the kids devoured it!).

Here’s how to stir-fry lettuce

What you need:

  • 2 heads green leaf lettuce quartered (I use romaine)
  • Coconut or olive oil (or any high heat cooking oil), enough to cover bottom of pan
  • 1 whole ginger about the size of your hand, chopped
  • 1 whole head of garlic, chopped
  • 1 tsp sea salt or to taste
  • 1/4 – 1/2 cup of water, if needed

What you do:

Rinse lettuce and cut it from the bottom in half and then each in half again

After testing it out for myself, EVERYONE should know how to stir-fry lettuce! Not only is it easy-peasy, but it's delicious (even the kids devoured it!).

Pour enough oil into pan to cover and turn on high heat and add ginger and garlic. Saute for one to two minutes then sprinkle salt over garlic and ginger.

After testing it out for myself, EVERYONE should know how to stir-fry lettuce! Not only is it easy-peasy, but it's delicious (even the kids devoured it!).

Add lettuce then turn down heat to medium and cook about 5 minutes adding a little water if needed. Lettuce will cook down dramatically.

Turn lettuce two to three times making sure to coat with the oil. Remove from heat and place on platter.

Pour oil, ginger, and garlic over lettuce.

After testing it out for myself, EVERYONE should know how to stir-fry lettuce! Not only is it easy-peasy, but it's delicious (even the kids devoured it!).

Have fun and let the kids try to eat it with chopsticks! (wish I had taken pictures of that :P)

What’s your favorite stir-fry treat?

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  1. Diana

    October 21, 2016 at 8:21 AM

    Yum! What did he serve with it? Thanks for the technique! And you’ve made me hungry 🙂

    Reply
    • Ann Timm

      October 24, 2016 at 7:59 PM

      Thanks Diana!! If I’ve made you hungry then I must be doing my job 😀 lol….this was served with orange chicken, I’ll be sure to share that soon!

      Reply
  2. Carla Woelcke

    October 28, 2016 at 3:28 PM

    Does this technique work with other greens?

    Reply
    • Ann Timm

      October 30, 2016 at 6:05 PM

      Hi Carla, yes you can do this with other greens. Just be aware that temp and cooking times may vary a bit…enjoy!

      Reply
  3. Lorna

    November 7, 2016 at 10:19 AM

    Love this recipe. It is a great way to encourage kids to eat more green vegetables. Totally agree with the suggestion on using chopsticks for additional fun.

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