Spicy Asian Lettuce Wraps
- 1 Large Head Iceberg Lettuce
- 1 Tablespoon Grape Seed Oil
- 1 pound Ground Turkey
- Kosher Salt
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 1 Small Red Onion, Diced
- 2 cloves Garlic, Minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger (freshly Grated)
- 1 Jalapeno, Seeded And Diced
- 2 Medium Carrots, Peeled And Shredded
- 1 teaspoon Chinese Five Spice
- 1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes
- 3 Tablespoons Low Sodium Soy Sauce
- 5 Green Onions, Sliced Thinly, White And Light Green Parts Only
- Cilantro For Garnish
- 1 Lime
- With a paring knife, remove the core from the bottom side of the lettuce.
- Peel away the outer layer of lettuce and discard.
- Gently peel away the layers of lettuce, being careful not to tear them.
- Set aside.
- Heat oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the turkey, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned.
- Add the onions and cook until soft, 2-3 minutes.
- Add the garlic, ginger, jalapeno, and carrots.
- Cook for another 2 minutes.
- Mix in the Chinese five spice, red pepper flakes, and soy sauce.
- Cook until soy sauce has been absorbed, about 2 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Scoop meat mixture into the lettuce cups, doubling up lettuce cups if they are too thin.
- Garnish with green onions, cilantro leaves, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
- Serves 4-6.
iceberg lettuce, oil, ground turkey, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, red onion, garlic, ginger, carrots, spice, red pepper, soy sauce, green onions, cilantro, lime
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/spicy-asian-lettuce-wraps/ (may not work)