Easy Yau Mak Recipe with Garlic and Soy Sauce

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Yau Mak (Chinese Lettuce) is similar to Romaine lettuce. But it’s usually cooked instead of eaten raw.

This Chinese recipe for blanched yau mak is dressed with a simple seasoned garlic soy sauce.

INGREDIENTS:

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Bring water to a boil in a wok or stock pot. Once boiling, add the lettuce and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.

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Meanwhile, mix the light soy sauce and seasoned soy sauce. Mince the garlic and dice the red chili pepper.

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Drain the cooked yau mak and return the empty wok to the stove.

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Once the bottom of the wok is dry, add oil, garlic, and chili pepper.

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When the garlic becomes aromatic (don’t let it brown), pour in the soy sauce and let it bubble for half a minute.

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