Ingredients
1000 g (about 2.2 lbs) of lettuce (celtuce or stem lettuce)
Seasonings
100 g (about 1/2 cup) sugar, 50 g (about 1/4 cup) rice vinegar, 5 g (about 1 teaspoon) salt.
Instructions
1. Peel the lettuce, remove any tough fibers, wash, and cut into 3.5 cm (about 1.5 inch) strips. Toss with salt and let sit for 1 hour, then drain off the liquid and pat dry with a clean cloth.
2. Pour the white sugar into a small aluminum container, add enough boiling water to dissolve the sugar, then place it over heat to simmer the syrup. Once the syrup has thickened, add the rice vinegar, remove from heat, and let cool.
3. Toss the lettuce strips with the prepared sweet and sour dressing, then marinate for 2 hours. This dish is sweet and sour, crisp, tender, and refreshing.