Stir-Fried Lettuces With Crispy Shallots

A savory Asian-inspired dish combining crispy fried shallots, cured sausage, and fresh greens including iceberg lettuce and watercress, served over brown rice. The combination of crispy shallots and tender vegetables creates a delightful texture contrast.

4 servings
16 min

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • ½ cup shallots
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • ¼ cup cured sausage
  • 2 tablespoons garlic
  • tablespoons ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 6 cups iceberg lettuce
  • 4 cups watercress
  • 4 cups brown rice

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over low heat. Add shallots; cook, stirring often, until golden brown, about 12 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper towel-lined plate and season lightly with salt and pepper (shallots will crisp as they cool).

    12 min

  2. 2.

    Increase heat to medium; add sausage and next 3 ingredients to same skillet; stir for 2 minutes. Add 1/4 cup water; scrape up any browned bits. Increase heat to medium-high; add lettuce and watercress and cook, tossing often, just until wilted, 1-2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle fried shallots over. Serve with brown rice.

    4 min

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