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!