Korean Style Romaine

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 1 heart romaine lettuce
• 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon grated peeled ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons water
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted and crushed with side of a heavy knife

Recipe

• 1 cut romaine crosswise into 2-inch pieces and put in a bowl.
• 2 cook garlic, ginger, and red-pepper flakes in sesame oil in a small heavy skillet over medium-low heat, stirring, until garlic begins to sizzle, about 30 seconds. stir in soy sauce and water and bring to a boil.
• 3 pour hot dressing over romaine and toss to coat. sprinkle with sesame seeds. marinate, stirring occasionally, at least 30 minutes.
• 4 note:
• 5 romaine can be made 1 day ahead and chilled. bring to room temperature before serving.