Blanched Lettuce in Ginger, Garlic Soy and Oyster Sauce-by 阿朝哥美食 (Chef Asao)

This is an easy-to-do recipe. The idea is to blanch the lettuce and have a sauce that would compliment the crispiness of the lettuce.

Ingredients:

lettuce

salt 

water

minced ginger

minced garlic

1 tsp of oil

sesame seed oil

1 tbsp. of cornstarch

1 tsp. of pepper

1 tbsp. oyster sauce

1 tbsp. soy sauce

Wash the lettuce leaves thoroughly, Boil some water and add 1 tsp of salt and sesame seed oil. While waiting for the water to boil, mince your garlic and ginger, Prepare the sauce by adding 1 tbsp. of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, 1 tsp. of sugar, a dash of white pepper and a small bowl of water. Blanch your lettuce leaves making sure to not overcook them so it retains their crispiness. Place lettuce leaves on a serving plate one on top of another. On another pan heat cooking oil then place minced ginger and garlic until it becomes aromatic. Pour in the prepared sauce and stir consistently until the sauce thckens. Pour the sauce over the blanched lettuce and serve.

 

Provolone egg plant parmesan

Ingredients:

• 2 large eggplants

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 3 cups Panko crumbs

• 5 large eggs (well beat)

• 1 cup vegetable oil

Sauce:

• 1 can dice Roma tomatoes (strain the juice and save it)

• 4 garlic cloves

• 1/2 red onion

• Fresh basil

• 2 tsp of each: garlic powder, salt, pepper, rosemary, oregano

• 1 tsp chili flakes

• 12 slices provolone cheese

• 3 cups fresh grated parmesan cheese

• 1/2 cup olive oil

Preparation:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F

• Add salt on both sides of your eggplant slices and layer them on paper towels to drain water (about 30’minutes)

• Prepare your tomato sauce! Sauté onions and garlic with olive oil over medium-high heat

• Add the diced Roma tomatoes and cook until reduced

• Add your tomato juice (that came in the can which you strained earlier)

• Immediately add in your spices and fresh basil, then bring to a simmer at medium heat and let it cook and reduce until thickened (about 1 hour)

• Use an immersion blender (or regular blender) to lightly blend in the sauce

• Coat your eggplant slices with flour, then dip into the egg wash and finally in the panko. Lightly fry in oil until golden

• In an oven-safe dish add sauce, eggplant, and cheeses. Repeat to create 3 layers

• Bake for 1 1/2 hours, serve and enjoy!

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Author

The Succulent Bite