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Thai Lettuce Wraps - Larb Gai Recipe
Super simple to make Thai lettuce wraps. In this recipe I am using a couple of ingredients that are typical of Thai cuisine: tamarind paste and fish sauce or nam pla. If you can’t find either, you can use lime juice and soy sauce respectively. Although the tastes differ, you will achieve the sourness and saltiness tamarind paste and fish sauce offer.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 164 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Thai
Ingredients
- 1 head Bib lettuce
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 2 tsp ginger fresh ground
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 Tbsp tamarind paste See notes
- 2 Tbsp fish sauce See notes
- 2 Tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 2 Tbsp Chili garlic sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
Chopped cilantro and diced carrot for garnish
Instructions
- In a non stick skillet on medium, heat the oil, add onions, garlic and cook until translucent. Add the ground chicken and stir breaking it apart.
- In a small bowl mix together, pepper, ginger, and brown sugar. Add to the chicken. Mix well
- Mix tamarind paste with fish sauce, chili garlic sauce, and rice vinegar. Add to the chicken mixture.
- Mix well until fully cooked. Add the sesame oil, and stir to combine.
- Serve on lettuce leaves. Garnish with cilantro and shredded carrots.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- Tamarind paste can be substituted with equal parts of lime juice and brown sugar. In this case use ½ Tbsp brown sugar and ½ Tbsp lime juice.
- Frequently asked questions:
- You can use ground beef instead of ground chicken if you prefer beef.
- Tamarind paste can be substituted with equal parts of lime juice and brown sugar. In this case use ½ Tbsp brown sugar and ½ Tbsp lime juice.
- Soy sauce can be substituted for fish sauce.
- How long can I store the chicken filling in the refrigerator? Once it has completely cooled you can store it in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
- Can I freeze the cooked chicken filling? Yes, wrap it tightly in a freezer bag after it has cooled. You can freeze it for 2-3 months when properly stored. Be sure the expel the air from the freezer bag to help prevent freezer burn.
- How do I reheat the chicken? Reheat the chicken in the microwave for 2-3 minutes and stop to stir every 30-45 seconds until hot. Once reheated do not cool and store again in the refrigerator, consume it right away. So only reheat the amount you will consume.
Nutrition Information
Calories
164kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
65mg
(22%)
Sodium
797mg
(33%)
Potassium
493mg
(14%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
900IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
1.3mg
(1%)
Calcium
20mg
(2%)
Iron
1.1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 164
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 164kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 65mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 797mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 493mg | 10% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 900IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 1.3mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 20mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.