Lettuce Wrap Recipe 🥬🌯

[palateprince]

Welcome to a fresh and fun culinary adventure! Today, we're diving into a delicious Lettuce Wrap Recipe that's perfect for a light lunch or a tasty appetizer. These wraps are packed with flavor and super easy to make, so let's get started!

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INGREDIENTS

• 3 to 5 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional)
• 1 pound ground chicken
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
• 8 ounces white button or cremini mushrooms, finely chopped
• Optional vegetables: finely diced onions, finely diced bell peppers, finely diced or grated carrots
• 1 (8-ounce) can water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon peeled and minced fresh ginger
• 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions (from about 6 scallions), divided
• 2 small heads Bibb or butter lettuce
• Serving options: red pepper flakes, sriracha hot sauce

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place 3 tablespoons of hoisin sauce, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar, and 1 teaspoon of toasted sesame oil in a small bowl and whisk them together. For a thicker, glossier sauce, you can whisk in 1 teaspoon of cornstarch (optional). Set the bowl near the stove.
2. Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it shimmers. Add 1 pound of ground chicken and cook, breaking it into small pieces, until it is fully cooked and no longer pink, about 7 to 8 minutes. Transfer the cooked chicken to a clean bowl and set it aside.
3. Add the remaining 1 teaspoon of oil to the same skillet. Add 8 ounces of finely chopped white button or cremini mushrooms and any optional vegetables, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 4 to 5 minutes.
4. Stir in finely chopped water chestnuts, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tablespoon of peeled and minced fresh ginger. Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
5. Return the chicken to the skillet and add half of the scallions.
6. Add the sauce and cook, stirring occasionally, until it bubbles and warms through, about 30 to 60 seconds.
7. Taste and add more hoisin sauce if desired.
8. Place the skillet in the center of the table along with small dishes of sriracha hot sauce, red pepper flakes, and the remaining scallions. Transfer the hot chicken mixture to a serving dish or serve directly from the skillet. Give everyone a spoon and let them dig in—place a generous spoonful of the chicken mixture in the middle of a lettuce leaf, top with scallions and sriracha hot sauce or red pepper flakes, and eat immediately.

And there you have it—your delightful Lettuce Wraps are ready to enjoy! Whether you're serving them at a party or enjoying a healthy meal at home, these wraps are sure to be a hit. Don't forget to share your creations and let me know how they turned out. Happy cooking!

 

[itsmepat]

This lettuce wrap recipe looks delicious and healthy! I love how fresh and colorful it is—definitely adding this to my list of recipes to try soon. Can't wait to recreate these at home!

 

[Kurt]

oh my! a healthy dish with a lovely taste! thanks for sharing!