About the dish
What comes to mind when you think of lettuce? For many, it’s a crisp, refreshing salad served raw. But today, I’d love to show you a different side of this humble vegetable.
Lettuce with Oyster Sauce (Háo Yóu Shēng Cài/Oyster sauce lettuce) is a classic Chinese dish that transforms fresh lettuce into something warm, savory, and deeply satisfying. The leaves are briefly blanched, then topped with a fragrant sauce rich in oyster sauce and garlic.
It’s typically served warm with steamed ricealongside protein dishes like Pepper Steak, Hunan Chickenetc. Quick to make and full of flavor, it’s proof that simple vegetables can truly shine.