Korean-Style Romaine

Ingredients

• Sesame seeds

  Seeds, whole, dried

  1 tsp or 3g

• Soy sauce

  Made from soy (tamari)

  1 tbsp or 18g

• Ginger root

  Raw

  ½ tsp or 1g

• Lettuce

  Romaine or cos, raw

  1 head or 626g

• Sesame oil

  Salad or cooking

  1 tbsp or 14g

• Garlic

  Raw

  1 tsp or 3g

• Crushed red pepper flakes

  ¼ tsp or 0.08g

• Water

  Plain, clean water

  ⅔ tbsp or 10g

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Lightly toast the sesame seeds for about 10 minutes, then crush them with the flat side of a heavy knife.
2. Cut the romaine lettuce crosswise into 2-inch pieces and place in a bowl.
3. In a small heavy skillet, cook the garlic, ginger, and red-pepper flakes in sesame oil over medium-low heat, stirring until the garlic begins to sizzle, about 30 seconds. Stir in the soy sauce and water, and bring to a boil.
4. Pour the hot dressing over the romaine lettuce and toss to coat. Sprinkle with the crushed sesame seeds and marinate, stirring occasionally, for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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