Stir-fried Romaine Lettuce with Dace and Salted Black Beans 豆豉鯪魚炒油麥菜

A classic Cantonese home-style dish featuring the unique salty and umami flavor of canned dace with salted black beans, stir-fried with crisp romaine lettuce.

Nutrition (per serving)

Ingredients

• 1 can (184g) canned dace with salted black beans
• 500g romaine lettuce
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp cooking oil
• 1 tsp oyster sauce (optional)
• 0.5 tsp sugar
• 2 tbsp water

Steps

1. Rinse romaine lettuce, break into sections. Drain well. Open canned dace, separate fish from black beans and oil. Break fish into chunks. Mince garlic.
2. Heat wok with cooking oil. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
3. Add canned dace fish and black beans to the wok. Stir-fry briefly to release aroma.
4. Add romaine lettuce to the wok. Stir-fry until slightly softened.
5. Add oyster sauce, sugar, and a splash of water (if needed) to the wok. Stir-fry quickly to combine. Serve immediately.

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