Thai Lettuce Wraps
Embrace the vibrant flavors of Southeast Asia with these irresistible Thai Lettuce Wraps, a perfect fusion of savory, tangy, and slightly spicy notes. Featuring juicy ground chicken or turkey infused with a flavorful mixture of soy sauce, oyster sauce, lime juice, and a hint of red chili flakes, this dish is both light and satisfying. Fresh aromatics like garlic, ginger, cilantro, mint, and green onions elevate the filling, while shredded carrots and a sprinkle of crushed peanuts add a delightful crunch. Served in crisp romaine or butter lettuce leaves, these wraps are a healthy, gluten-free, and low-carb option that's ready in just 30 minutes. Whether you're hosting a gathering, looking for a quick weeknight dinner, or craving a refreshing twist on traditional Thai cuisine, these lettuce wraps are sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Ground chicken or turkey
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 2 units Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Ginger, minced
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon Fish sauce
- 2 teaspoons Brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons Red chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 unit Shallot, thinly sliced
- 1 unit Carrot, shredded
- 2 units Green onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Mint leaves, chopped
- 12 leaves Romaine or butter lettuce leaves (for wraps)
- 2 tablespoons Peanuts, crushed (optional)
Instructions
Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and ginger, and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the ground chicken or turkey to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula, until fully cooked and no longer pink.
While the meat cooks, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, and red chili flakes in a small bowl.
Pour the sauce mixture over the cooked meat and stir well to combine.
Add the thinly sliced shallot and shredded carrot to the skillet, and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the chopped green onions, cilantro, and mint leaves.
Arrange the lettuce leaves on a platter. Spoon a generous portion of the meat filling onto each leaf.
Garnish with crushed peanuts, if desired, for added crunch and flavor.
Serve immediately and let everyone wrap their own lettuce wraps. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1319 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 79.0 g | 101% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.3 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 425 mg | 142% | |
| Sodium | 4319 mg | 188% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.6 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.7 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.3 g | ||
| Protein | 113.2 g | 226% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 204 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 7.8 mg | 43% | |
| Potassium | 2077 mg | 44% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
