Brown 1lb of lean ground meat. You can use any kind you like (Chicken, Beef, Turkey). I used pork. Once meat is brown then add:
2 Tbs of grated ginger
1 Tbs of grated garlic
1 small can of water chestnuts chopped
2 jalapenos (seeded) chopped
scallions chopped **white part only
Cook 3-4 minutes.
Note: Reserve the green part of the scallions for garnish to be used later.
Now add a handful each of fresh mint leaves and Thai Basil chopped. Cook for another 1-2 minutes.
The Sauce:
1 Tbs of Chili Sambal (or red pepper flakes to taste)
1 tsp of Sesame Oil
2 Tbs of Fish Sauce
2 Tbs of Soy Sauce
2 Tbs of Rice Vinegar
2 Tbs of Chinese cooking wine or dry Sherry
1/2 tsp brown sugar
Note: Soy Sauce and Fish Sauce are used as salt in Thai and Chinese cooking. So if you are not a fan of salt adjust your dish accordingly.

Wash and dry your favorite lettuce. I used Bib Lettuce because it comes in a nice "cup" shape. You can use Iceberg, Romaine etc...
You can place about 1-2 Tbs of meat filling on each lettuce leaf. Garnish with green scallions and chopped peanuts.
Enjoy as an appetizer to any Asian style meal. This is also a great snack.
I love thai leave wrap, such great flavours!
ReplyDeleteWonderfully flavorful dish no doubt
ReplyDeletelooks good lovely food
ReplyDeleteI love lettuce wraps!!! The sauce sounds delicious! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI always get lettuce wraps when I go out, thanks for sharing this recipe! Now I can make them at home!
ReplyDeleteI also love using lettuce as a perfect gluten-free wrap to cut down on too many unhealthy refined carbs (because once I get started on those rice cakes with toppings....) Great addition of water chestnuts for interesting flavour/texture.
ReplyDeleteI love lettuce wraps -those look great!
ReplyDeleteGreat Thai wraps. Made this as an appetizer:)
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