Description
Thai Lettuce Wraps are a fresh, flavorful, and healthy appetizer or light meal featuring savory ground meat or tofu mixed with crunchy veggies and aromatic herbs, all wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves. Bursting with tangy, savory, and mildly spicy Thai flavors, these wraps are easy to prepare, customizable, and perfect for a low-carb meal or party appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken, or turkey (or tofu for vegetarian)
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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1/2 cup diced water chestnuts (optional)
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1/4 cup shredded carrots
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2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
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1 tablespoon fish sauce (optional)
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1 tablespoon lime juice
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1 teaspoon brown sugar
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1/2 teaspoon chili flakes or Sriracha (adjust to taste)
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1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
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1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
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1 head butter lettuce or romaine leaves, separated and washed
Optional toppings:
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Chopped peanuts
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Sliced green onions
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Lime wedges
Instructions
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Cook Meat or Tofu:
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and onion; sauté until fragrant and translucent. Add ground meat or tofu and cook until browned and cooked through. -
Add Vegetables and Sauce:
Stir in water chestnuts and shredded carrots. Add soy sauce, fish sauce (if using), lime juice, brown sugar, and chili flakes. Cook another 2-3 minutes to blend flavors. -
Add Herbs:
Remove from heat and stir in chopped cilantro and mint. -
Assemble Wraps:
Spoon filling into individual lettuce leaves. Top with optional peanuts, green onions, and a squeeze of lime. -
Serve:
Serve immediately as appetizers or a light meal.
Notes
Keep lettuce leaves dry and refrigerated until ready to assemble for crispness.Adjust spice level by varying chili flakes or Sriracha.Substitute greens like iceberg lettuce or cabbage if preferred.
