Crispy Lettuce Fried Rice
Simple Yet Delicious Lettuce Fried Rice Recipe (Lettuce Fried Rice)
Here’s a super simple lettuce fried rice recipe that you can whip up in just 5 minutes using leftover vegetables from your fridge. The fresh, crisp texture of lettuce combined with each grain of rice creates a wonderfully savory flavor that gets even better with every bite. You can make it even more satisfying by adding your favorite ingredients like chicken or shrimp. This fried rice is perfect for lunch or a light late-night snack. Let’s get cooking!
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Essential Ingredients- Lettuce 100g
- 1 stalk Green Onion (approx. 10cm length)
- 2 Eggs
- 120g Cooked Rice (approx. 1 bowl)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Wash the lettuce thoroughly and tear it into bite-sized pieces with your hands. Tearing it naturally provides a better texture than chopping it too finely.
Step 2
Clean the green onion and thinly slice it, including both the white and green parts. This will be used to create fragrant green onion oil.
Step 3
Crack the 2 eggs into a bowl. Whisk them well with a fork or whisk, removing the chalazae (the white cords). You can also add a pinch of salt and pepper for seasoning at this stage.
Step 4
In a large bowl, place the warm cooked rice. Pour the whisked egg mixture over the rice. Use a spatula or spoon to gently mix the rice and egg together, ensuring each grain is coated. This technique helps prevent the rice from clumping and results in fluffy fried rice.
Step 5
Heat a frying pan over medium-low heat. Add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the sliced green onions and sauté until they turn golden brown and release their fragrant aroma. Sautéing the green onions thoroughly is key to the flavor.
Step 6
Once the green onions are fragrant, add the egg-coated rice to the pan. Add 1 pinch of salt and 1 pinch of black pepper. Stir-fry, breaking up any clumps of rice with your spatula, until the rice is evenly seasoned and cooked through.
Step 7
When the rice is fluffy and well-fried, add the prepared lettuce. Stir-fry quickly, just to combine, for about 30 seconds to 1 minute over high heat. Avoid overcooking the lettuce, as it will lose its crispiness. Enjoy your delicious lettuce fried rice!
