Korean-Style Romaine

Ingredients

• Sesame seeds

  Seeds, whole, roasted and toasted

  1 tsp or 5g

• Soy sauce

  Made from soy (tamari)

  1 tbsp or 18g

• Ginger

  Spices, ground

  ½ tsp or 0.9g

• 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. Lightly toast sesame seeds in 325-degree oven for approximately 10 minutes. Crush seeds with flat side of a heavy knife.
2. Cut romaine crosswise into 2-inch pieces and put in a bowl.
3. 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.
4. Pour hot dressing over romaine and toss to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Marinate, stirring occasionally, at least 30 minutes.