asian lettuce cups

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INGREDIENTS

3 tbsp. hoisin sauce

2 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce

2 tbsp. rice wine vinegar

1 tbsp. Sriracha (optional)

1 tsp. sesame oil

1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, crushed

1 tbsp. freshly grated ginger

450 g chicken mince

60 g water chestnuts, drained and sliced

2 spring onions, thinly sliced

Salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Large leafy lettuce (leaves separated), for serving

Cooked white rice, for serving (optional)

 

DIRECTIONS

1. Make the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, Sriracha, and sesame oil.
2. In a large pan over medium-high heat, heat olive oil. Add onions and cook until soft, 5 minutes, then stir in garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more. Add chicken mince and cook until opaque and mostly cooked through, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon. 
3. Pour in sauce and cook 1 to 2 minutes more, until sauce reduces slightly and chicken is cooked through completely. Turn off heat and stir in chestnuts and spring onions. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Spoon rice, if using, and a large scoop of chicken mixture into centre of each lettuce leaf. Serve immediately.

spicy asian lettuce wraps

Yield

4 servings (serving size: 3 lettuce wraps)

March 2005

RECIPE BY COOKING LIGHT

Use roasted chicken and rice noodles to fill these creative lettuce wraps for a no-cook weeknight meal. Serve with orange slices for a bright, refreshing dessert.

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 ounces bean threads (cellophane noodles)
• 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon chile paste with garlic
• 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
• 2 cups chopped roasted skinless, boneless chicken
• 12 large Boston or Romaine lettuce leaves

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How to Make It

Step 1

Cover bean threads with boiling water. Let stand for 5 minutes or until softened. Drain, and rinse under cool water. Chop noodles.

Step 2

While bean threads soak, combine cilantro, soy sauce, chile paste, and oil in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add noodles and chicken to soy sauce mixture; toss well to coat. Spoon about 1/3 cup chicken mixture down center of each lettuce leaf; roll up.