Asian Lettuce Wraps
This Asian lettuce wraps recipe is perfect for a healthy appetizer or weeknight meal. Best of all, it all comes together in 20 minutes or less! These easy lettuce wraps are incredibly versatile and you can customize them in so many different ways.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1½ tablespoons rice wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil (I used avocado oil)
- 1 pound ground turkey (substitute with ground beef, pork, chicken, or tofu)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, leaves separated (substitute with butter or Bibb lettuce)
Optional Toppings (use as many or as little as you like)
- shredded carrots
- diced cucumbers
- green onions
- pickled ginger
- fried wontons
- peanuts or cashews
- bean sprouts
- rice noodles
- sesame seeds
- Sriracha
- extra hoisin
Instructions
- Gather the ingredients.
- In a small bowl, combine oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, pepper, and chili garlic sauce (optional). Mix together and set aside.
- Heat wok or skillet on medium-high heat. Add oil and ground turkey. Cook until ground turkey is brown and the pan is dry from any liquids (drain juices if necessary).
- Next, add garlic and onions. Saute for 30 to 60 seconds.
- Add in the reserved sauce. Cook until meat is coated with the sauce and the liquids have slightly reduced. Turn off heat.
- Lay out the lettuce leaves on a serving dish. Spoon over the meat mixture onto each leaf. Add toppings of your choice. Enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, serve extra hoisin sauce on the side.
- Customize the wraps any way you wish! Substitute the meat and toppings to what you have on hand.
- This recipe serves 2 people as a meal or 4 people as an appetizer.