Description

These Asian lettuce wraps make great appetizers or lunches. They are great made with ground chicken or turkey, but could also be made for vegetarians with fake meat crumbles.

Ingredients

• 1 head sturdy lettuce such as bibb, romaine or iceberg
• 1/2 c. chicken stock/broth (or vegetable broth/stock)
• 1/4 c. soy sauce
• 2 T. light or dark brown sugar
• 1 T. cornstarch
• 2 T. vegetable oi, dividedl
• 2 lb. ground turkey or chicken (or even fake meat crumbles)
• 1 small bell pepper (green, red or any other color you prefer), finely diced
• 1 large carrot, finely diced
• 2-3 large garlic cloves, minced
• 1 T. minced fresh ginger
• 1/4 c. finely sliced scallions, light and dark green parts only (from about 2-3 scallions)
• Sriracha or other hot sauce, for serving

Steps

1. 1 - 2 days ahead: Prepare the lettuce and make the filling.
2. Prepare lettuce:
3. Separate lettuce into individual leaves. Rinse and dry, either with a salad spinner or by hand, using clean kitchen towels or paper towels to pat the leaves dry.