Asian Lettuce Wraps
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Asian Lettuce Wraps
Description
This recipe starts by browning ground turkey with a combination of hoisin, soy sauce, and optional sriracha to build a rich, flavorful base. While the meat cooks, a sauce blending rice vinegar and sesame oil is prepared, adding a touch of acidity and nuttiness. After draining excess liquid, the skillet is partially cleared to sauté fresh vegetables and aromatics, including green onions, carrots, garlic, and ginger.
The cooked filling is then combined with water chestnuts for contrast in texture before being served in lettuce leaves, creating individual wraps. This presentation allows for a light, fresh alternative to heavier wraps or sandwiches.
These lettuce wraps offer an opportunity to enjoy savory, tender protein with crisp vegetables and a hint of spiciness if sriracha is included. The dish is suitable for casual meals or appetizers and can be garnished with additional green onions for added flavor.
Ingredients
- 3 tsp olive oil divided
- 1 lb ground turkey 93% lean, or chicken
- 4 - 5 Tbsp hoisin sauce to taste
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce low-sodium or regular
- 2 tsp sriracha (optional)
- 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 1/2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 Tbsp garlic 3 cloves, minced, fresh
- 1 Tbsp fresh ginger peeled and minced
- 2/3 cup green onion white and light green portion, plus more green portion for serving, sliced
- 1 medium carrot peeled and shredded (1/2 cup
- 1 (8 oz) water chestnuts drained and chopped small, canned
- 1 large bibb lettuce or iceberg lettuce, head
Instructions
- Heat 1 1/2 tsp oil in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add turkey or chicken in large crumbles then let cook until slightly browned on bottom, about 3 minutes, then break up and continue to cook until it's fully cooked through, about 3 minutes longer.
- Meanwhile while turkey is cooking in a mixing bowl whisk together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sriracha, rice vinegar, sesame oil, then set aside.
- Drain of excess liquid from turkey (if there is any) then push to one far side of pan and pull that side of pan off heat.
- Heat remaining 1 1/2 tsp oil in now empty side of skillet.
- Add green onions and carrots and saute 1 1/2 minutes. Add in garlic and ginger and saute 30 seconds longer.
- Pour in sauce and water chestnuts then cook and toss 30 seconds longer.
- Serve warm in lettuce leaves garnished with sliced green onions.
Notes
- Choose your preferred hoisin sauce brand for flavor preference.
- For extra protein and texture, walnuts can replace water chestnuts.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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