Month: February 2019

Leigh and I have always enjoyed the Asian Lettuce Wraps appetizer when we go to P.F. Chang’s, so why not make them at home too? I got this recipe from our friend, Kelly Dixon. It’s very tasty and easy to make.

Ingredients:

• 1 small onion, chopped fine
• 2 tsp. (heaping) minced garlic
• 1-1/2 – 2 cans of water chestnuts, diced
• Sesame Oil
• 1-1/2 Lbs. of ground chicken or turkey
• 3/4 – 1 Bottle Teriyaki sauce, or homemade teriyaki (see recipe below)
• Soy sauce to taste
• 1 head lettuce (Bibb, Butter or Romaine)
• Sriracha hot chili sauce, garnish to taste

Preparation:

• Sauté onions and garlic in sesame oil until translucent.
• Add turkey/chicken and cook until fully cooked. Be sure to mix so that the meat is completely separated. I use a potato masher!
• Drain all liquid from the pan.
• Mix in water chestnuts, teriyaki and soy.
• Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Serve with lettuce to wrap.

Homemade Teriyaki Sauce Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of water
• 1/4 cup of soy sauce
• 5 tsp. brown sugar
• 1 Tbsp. honey, or more to taste
• 1/2 tsp. ground ginger
• 1 tsp. minced garlic
• 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
• 1/4 cup cold water

Directions:

• Combine 1 cup of water, soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, ginger and garlic in a sauce pan over medium heat. Cook until heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
• Mix cornstarch and 1/4 cup cold water together in a cup; stir until dissolved. Add to the saucepan. Cook and stir until thickened, 5-7 minutes.

I hope that you enjoy this delicious and healthy appetizer!