When eating lettuce, it is usually necessary to blanch it with boiling water to better clean off the surface pesticides and prevent residual pesticides. Lettuce has a low calorie content, with about 27 kcal per 100 grams. It is rich in protein and trace elements, and also contains a high amount of unsaturated fatty acids. Lettuce can be stir-fried or eaten cold, and there are many ways to prepare it.

Total calories: 27 kcal

Total fat: 0.2g; Polyunsaturated fatty acids: -; Monounsaturated fatty acids: -; Cholesterol: -; Sodium: 241mg; Total carbohydrates: 5.46g; Dietary fiber: 0.0029g; Sugar: 0.0006g; Protein: 2.57g

Stir-fried lettuce

Ingredients

Lettuce, garlic, scallion, sliced meat, shrimp paste

Method

1) Heat the pot, add an appropriate amount of oil, and sauté scallions, garlic, and shrimp paste to release their aroma.

2) Add the marinated sliced meat and stir-fry.

3) Pour the washed lettuce into the pot and stir-fry quickly.

4) Add an appropriate amount of seasoning, and it’s ready to be served.