Chewy and Savory Shrimp Lettuce Pancakes
How to Use Leftover Lettuce: Making Delicious Lettuce Pancakes with Savory Shrimp Flavor
Do you find yourself with a little bit of lettuce left over, unsure what to do with it? Don’t throw it away! Instead, let’s turn it into a delicious pancake. This recipe incorporates savory dried shrimp to give the lettuce pancakes a wonderful chewy texture and a rich umami flavor. It’s a fantastic way to use up extra greens and create a delightful dish.
Ingredients
- 80g fresh lettuce
- 15g dried small shrimp (baby shrimp)
- 4 fresh eggs
- 2 Tbsp potato starch
- 1.5 Tbsp spicy oyster sauce
- Cooking oil, as needed
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, rinse the lettuce thoroughly under running water to ensure it’s clean. Gently wash it several times to remove any dirt or impurities.
Step 2
After washing, gently pat the lettuce dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Then, chop the lettuce into bite-sized pieces that will mix well into the batter. Cutting it too long can make it difficult to cook.
Step 3
You can use the dried small shrimp whole, or if you prefer, you can lightly crush them. Crushing them will help their savory flavor distribute more evenly throughout the pancake. Choose the method you prefer.
Step 4
In a large bowl, combine the chopped lettuce and the dried small shrimp. Add the potato starch, fresh eggs, and the spicy oyster sauce for an extra layer of flavor. Get ready to mix all these delicious ingredients together.
Step 5
Now, using chopsticks or a spatula, mix all the ingredients thoroughly. It’s important to ensure the potato starch is fully incorporated and doesn’t clump, and that the ingredients are well combined, creating a uniform batter consistency. Mix until no dry powder is visible.
Step 6
Heat a frying pan over medium-low heat and add a generous amount of cooking oil. Ladle spoonfuls of the batter into the hot pan, forming small pancakes. Cook until the bottom is golden brown and slightly crispy, then carefully flip and cook the other side until it’s also golden brown and cooked through. Your delicious pancakes are ready when both sides are a beautiful golden brown color.
