Thai Lettuce Wraps
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
16 lettuce wraps (depending on how full you fill them)
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Calories
73 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
Thai
Thai Lettuce Wraps
Description
The Thai Lettuce Wraps recipe features ground chicken sautéed with shredded red cabbage, julienned carrot, and thinly sliced red bell pepper, accented by minced garlic, ginger, and lemongrass for a fresh, aromatic base. The filling is then combined with a sauce made from lime juice, soy sauce, Thai red curry paste, and toasted sesame oil, which adds both tanginess and warmth. Chopped cashews provide a crunchy texture, while fresh cilantro and green onions add brightness to the mixture.
The dish is served by spooning the flavorful mixture into bibb lettuce leaves, creating a handheld wrap with crisp, fresh lettuce juxtaposed against a savory, mildly spiced filling. This makes for an appealing, flavorful bite that balances textures and flavors without heavy sauces.
These wraps work well as a light lunch or appetizer and can be prepared ahead with the filling refrigerated and lettuce leaves washed and drained. Serving immediately preserves the crispness of the lettuce and the freshness of the herbs.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 pound ground chicken or turkey, pork, beef, or veal
- 1/2 cup red cabbage shredded
- 1/2 cup carrot thinly sliced, julienned
- 1 red bell pepper small, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced, fresh
- 1 tablespoon ginger fresh, minced
- 2 teaspoons lemongrass finely minced or lemongrass paste
- 1/4 cup cashews chopped, or peanuts
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped, fresh
- 3 green onion thinly sliced
- For the sauce:
- lime juice of 1
- 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- soy sauce gluten-free if needed
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil toasted
- 1-2 teaspoons sriracha optional, for heat
- bibb lettuce 16 leaves, washed and drained
Instructions
- Make the Sauce: In a bowl, add the lime juice, soy sauce, Thai red curry paste, sesame oil and sriracha (if using). Whisk to combine. Set aside.
- Heat the oil in a skillet and cook the ground meat until no pink remains. Drain the liquid. Add the shredded red cabbage, chopped red peppers and carrots, minced garlic and ginger and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened but still retaining some crunch. Add the Sauce and lemongrass and cook for another minute. Add the chopped nuts, green onions and cilantro and cook for another minute.
- To serve, lay the bibb lettuce out on a serving platter on individual plates and spoon some of the filling into each leaf. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16lettuce wraps (depending on how full you fill them)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 73 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1lettuce wrap | |
| Calories | 73kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 61mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 147mg | 3% |
| Vitamin A | 1265IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 12.1mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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