Thai lettuce wraps are a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer or a main course. Here’s a simple recipe to make Thai lettuce wraps:
Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) ground chicken or turkey (you can also use tofu for a vegetarian option)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 carrot, grated
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce (optional)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
- 1 head iceberg or butter lettuce, leaves separated
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions:
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped onion, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
- Add the ground chicken or turkey to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the diced bell pepper and grated carrot, and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, fish sauce (if using), rice vinegar, brown sugar, and sriracha sauce until well combined. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken mixture in the skillet, and stir to coat everything evenly. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Remove the skillet from the heat, and stir in the chopped cilantro and chopped peanuts.
- To serve, spoon some of the chicken mixture into each lettuce leaf, and garnish with extra chopped peanuts and cilantro if desired. Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the wraps.
- Enjoy your delicious Thai lettuce wraps!
Feel free to adjust the ingredients and seasonings according to your taste preferences. These wraps are customizable, so you can add or omit ingredients as you like. They’re perfect for a healthy and flavorful meal!
