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Asian Lettuce Wraps Recipe

26 agosto, 2024
Asian Lettuce Wraps
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    Ingredients

    Filling

    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • 1 pound ground chicken, turkey, or pork
    • 1 small onion, finely chopped
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
    • 1 can (8 ounces) water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
    • 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and finely chopped
    • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
    • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
    • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon sriracha or other chili sauce (optional)
    • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
    • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
    • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

    Serving

    • 1 head of butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce, leaves separated
    • Shredded carrots
    • Bean sprouts
    • Chopped peanuts
    • Lime wedges

    Instructions

    Preparing the Filling

    1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
    2. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
    3. Add the minced garlic and fresh ginger, and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
    4. Add the ground chicken (or turkey or pork) to the skillet. Cook until browned and cooked through, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks, about 5-7 minutes.
    5. Stir in the finely chopped water chestnuts and shiitake mushrooms. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the mushrooms are tender.
    6. Add the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sriracha (if using), and sesame oil. Stir to combine and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the mixture is well-coated and heated through.
    7. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the thinly sliced green onions and chopped fresh cilantro.

    Serving the Lettuce Wraps

    1. Arrange the separated lettuce leaves on a platter.
    2. Spoon the filling into each lettuce leaf.
    3. Top with shredded carrots, bean sprouts, and chopped peanuts.
    4. Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the wraps.

    Tips and Tricks

    Customizing the Filling

    Feel free to customize your lettuce wraps with additional vegetables such as bell peppers, zucchini, or snow peas for added flavor and texture.

    Making Ahead

    You can prepare the filling ahead of time and refrigerate it for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove before serving.

    Serving Suggestions

    Asian lettuce wraps are delicious served with a side of steamed rice, quinoa, or a light Asian slaw for a complete meal.

    Freezing Instructions

    The filling can be frozen. Allow it to cool completely, then transfer to airtight containers or freezer bags and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and reheat before serving.

    Nutritional Information

    • Calories: 250 per serving
    • Protein: 20g
    • Carbohydrates: 12g
    • Fat: 15g
    • Fiber: 3g
    • Sugar: 6g
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