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title: "Cold Tossed Leaf Lettuce (You Mai Cai) (凉拌油麦菜)"
description: "A refreshing, palate-cleansing home-style cold dish. The rich sesame paste coats the crisp, tender leaf lettuce, blending sweet, sour, salty, and savory flavors for a truly appetizing bite. Leaf lettuce is rich in vitamins and dietary fiber, while sesame paste adds calcium and healthy fats for a well-balanced meal."
image: "https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/ai-generated/vegetable_dish_liang-ban-you-mai-cai.jpg"
url: "https://cookbook.cn-trending.com/r/vegetable_dish_liang-ban-you-mai-cai/"
---

# Cold Tossed Leaf Lettuce (You Mai Cai)

**凉拌油麦菜 · liáng bàn yóu mài cài**

> Time: 15 min · Difficulty: Very Easy · Calories: 191 kcal · Serves: 1 serving · Category: [Vegetables](https://cookbook.cn-trending.com/c/vegetable_dish/) (素菜)

A refreshing, palate-cleansing home-style cold dish. The rich sesame paste coats the crisp, tender leaf lettuce, blending sweet, sour, salty, and savory flavors for a truly appetizing bite. Leaf lettuce is rich in vitamins and dietary fiber, while sesame paste adds calcium and healthy fats for a well-balanced meal.

![](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/ai-generated/vegetable_dish_liang-ban-you-mai-cai.jpg)

## Ingredients

- 1 piece (about 200 g) Leaf lettuce (you mai cai) (油麦菜) — per serving
  - Tip: Choose leaf lettuce with bright green leaves, no yellowing, and firm roots.
- 10 ml Sesame paste (芝麻酱) — per serving
  - Tip: Pick a pure sesame paste with only sesame on the ingredient list and no added preservatives.
- 15 ml Vinegar (醋) — per serving
  - Tip: Either aged vinegar or fragrant vinegar works — adjust the acidity to your taste.
- 5 ml Soy sauce (酱油) — per serving
  - Tip: Light soy sauce is recommended for its umami flavor without darkening the dish.
- 10 ml Oyster sauce (蚝油) — per serving
  - Tip: Adds body and umami depth.
- 5 g White sugar (白糖) — per serving
  - Tip: Used to balance the acidity and enhance umami.
- 5 ml Sesame oil (香油) — per serving
  - Tip: Adds aroma and also helps thin out the sesame paste.
- 2 heads Garlic (蒜) — per serving
  - Tip: Fresh garlic delivers a stronger, spicier kick.
- to taste Salt (盐)
  - Tip: Add to taste, adjusting for your preferred level of saltiness.

## Tools

Cleaver / chef's knife, Cutting board, Mixing bowl, Large basin

## Method (4 steps)

1. **Prep the Garlic** — Smash the garlic cloves and mince them finely.
   - Duration: 2 min
   - Tip: The finer the garlic, the more its aroma will release.
   ![Step 1: Prep the Garlic](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/vegetable_dish_liang-ban-you-mai-cai/step_1.jpg)
2. **Mix the Sauce** — Combine vinegar, soy sauce, sesame paste, sesame oil, white sugar, oyster sauce, and minced garlic in a bowl. Stir until fully blended and smooth.
   - Duration: 3 min
   - Tip: If the sesame paste is too thick, thin it out gradually by adding a little sesame oil or cool boiled water at a time.
   ![Step 2: Mix the Sauce](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/vegetable_dish_liang-ban-you-mai-cai/step_2.jpg)
3. **Cut the Leaf Lettuce** — Wash the leaf lettuce and drain well. Cut into pieces about 4cm long.
   - Duration: 2 min
   - Tip: Don't cut the pieces too long — shorter pieces are easier to eat.
   ![Step 3: Cut the Leaf Lettuce](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/vegetable_dish_liang-ban-you-mai-cai/step_3.jpg)
4. **Toss and Serve** — Place the leaf lettuce pieces in a large bowl, pour over the prepared sauce, and toss thoroughly before serving.
   - Duration: 2 min
   - Tip: Be sure to toss well so every leaf is evenly coated with sauce.
   ![Step 4: Toss and Serve](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/steps/vegetable_dish_liang-ban-you-mai-cai/step_4.jpg)

## Tips

- You can substitute peanut butter for sesame paste — the flavor will be slightly different.
- Make sure the sesame paste is thoroughly mixed with the leaf lettuce for the best flavor.

## Overview image

![Cold Tossed Leaf Lettuce (You Mai Cai) — ingredients and steps overview](https://media.githubusercontent.com/media/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend/dataset/images/overview/vegetable_dish_liang-ban-you-mai-cai_overview.jpg)

## Source

Recipe text from [HowToCook](https://github.com/Anduin2017/HowToCook), structured by [Vibe Cook](https://github.com/zkeq/vibe-cook-backend). Public domain (Unlicense).

Original: https://github.com/Anduin2017/HowToCook/blob/master/dishes/vegetable_dish/凉拌油麦菜.md

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