Name: Stir-fried Celtuce with Wood Ear Mushrooms
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/4 teaspoon sugar; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 10 dried wood ear mushrooms; 1 large celtuce stem ((also called stem lettuce)); 1/2 red bell pepper ((or 2-3 holland chilies)); 1/3 cup stock ((vegetable or chicken stock, or water)); 1/4 teaspoon salt ((or to taste)); 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine; 4 thin slices ginger; 1-3 dried chili peppers ((kept whole for less spice, or chopped in half for more spice)); 3 cloves garlic ((thinly sliced)); 2 teaspoons cornstarch ((combined with 1 tablespoon water))

Stir-fried Celtuce with Wood Ear Mushrooms

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This Stir-fried Celtuce recipe may look humble, but it’s one of our most satisfying vegetable stir-fries. Give this vegetable a try if you haven't already!

By: Thewoksoflife (via Thewoksoflife)

Last Updated: Mar 1, 2026

Prep: 35 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Yields: 4

Instructions

First, soak the wood ears in warm water to rehydrate (this should take about 30 minutes). You can also do this in advance and store them in the fridge. When they’re fully rehydrated, rinse and cut them in half or thirds.
Next, peel the tough outer skin off the celtuce using a paring knife or peeler, and slice into thin ⅛-inch rounds on the diagonal. De-seed your peppers, and cut into small chunks.
Mix ⅓ cup stock with ¼ teaspoon salt (or salt to taste), ¼ teaspoon sugar, and 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine. Set aside.
Heat your wok over high heat. When it starts smoking, pour 2 tablespoons of oil around the perimeter. Add the ginger and fry gently for 15-30 seconds. Follow with the dried chili peppers, and cook for another few seconds.