Asian Lettuce Wraps Recipe
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Asian Lettuce Wraps

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"After many attempts and searching for recipes, I have ended up with this one. Easy to do and great as a summer meal outside. Try different versions by alternating optional ingredients, such as peanuts, peppers, shrimp, steamed rice noodles, diced teriyaki chicken, scrambled egg, or bean sprouts. The possibilities are endless!"

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What to Drink?

Wine Sparkling Wine
Cocktail TEN Fresh
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
32 Min
Ready In:
47 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 2 cups uncooked white rice
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu, drained and cubed
  • 2 carrots, shredded
  • 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon hot chile paste
  • 1 head iceberg lettuce leaves, separated

Directions

  1. In a saucepan combine the water and rice. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes, until water is absorbed. Set aside and keep warm.
  2. Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Cook the pork, green onions, and garlic for 5 to 7 minutes, or until lightly brown. Add the tofu, carrot, Hoisin, and soy sauce, stirring frequently until heated through. Remove from heat, and stir in the sesame oil and chile paste.
  3. To serve: spoon a small amount of rice into each lettuce leaf, top with the stir-fry mixture, and drizzle with additional soy sauce or hoisin, if desired. Wrap the lettuce leaf to enclose the filling.

Footnotes

  • Optional additional stir fry ingredients
  • These may be used in place of or in addition to the tofu: chopped peanuts, peppers, shrimp, rice noodles, diced chicken, scrambled egg or bean sprouts.
  • Hoisin sauce, also called Peking sauce, is a thick, reddish-brown sauce that is sweet and spicy, and widely used in Chinese cooking. It's a mixture of soybeans, garlic, chile peppers and various spices. It can be found in Asian markets and many large supermarkets. Look in the Asian or ethnic section. If this item is not in stock at your local store, ask your grocer to special order it for you. Most grocers will be happy to do this for their customers.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 837 | Total Fat: 31g | Cholesterol: 74mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by LindaT 
I made this last night for dinner. It was terrific. I substituted cabbage and water chestnuts... MORE
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Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2005 by JOSH 
Outstanding recipe! Tasted better than PF Changs! MORE
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Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2005 by ZICKI32 
This is one of my all-time favourite recipes.. you can easily make it low-carb with switching... MORE
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Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by JUDY R 
Sorry, but I have to tell you...this just didn't work for me at all. I made the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 19, 2005 by DUBLIN 
Very good. It did need additional hoisin, chile paste, soy sauce, & sesame oil. We mixed the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2006 by sugarmagnolia_fl 
I had been looking for a great lettuce wrap recipe ever since I had them at a famous asian... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 1, 2004 by ANITA MAJUMDAR 
This Recipe is great! I have had somehting similar at a restaurant and we loved them! I... MORE
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Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2006 by Angela 
My husband and I Loved this! We love to eat the wraps at the Yardhouse- and this seemed close... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2005 by Ms.P. 
Outstanding!!! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 29, 2004 by tryyum 
We loved this one...taste just like the restaurant lettuce wraps. Made it without the tofu... MORE

 
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