Easy Peasy Asian Lettuce Wraps
Delicious, nutritious, and bursting with flavor.
November 11, 2020
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Nutritious & Delicious
Easy Peasy Asian Lettuce Wraps are delicious, nutritious, and bursting with flavor; so much so that they can become addicting. The silky bibb leaves are filled with savory meats, crunchy veggies, and drizzled with Yum Yum sauce to finish them off. These scrumptious goodies are a great idea for a quick dinner during a busy week or can be dazzling appetizers to share with friends.
Our “Go To, Easy Peasy” Dinner
My husband, Hugger, and I love fun and easy meals. Hugger has been retired for years, but now works a few hours a week at our local Palmetto Ace Home Center. Hugger is considered the “Grill Master” at the store. Since he started working in that department, he has learned how to grill really well. Now he is trying to spread his wings on other recipes that don't require grilling.
I introduced him to this recipe, and now it's one of our “go to, easy peasy” dinners.
Chicken, Pork, Beef, Turkey, Lamb, or a Combination of All
This recipe is so versatile, it's your choice. I like to use ground pork in my Asian Lettuce Wraps, but you can choose any ground meat you like – ground chicken, turkey, pork, beef, lamb, or a combination of two or more. This recipe is very basic and that’s what makes it “Easy Peasy”, but you can add more crunchy veggies (shredded cabbage, red bell peppers strips, thinly sliced celery, matchstick carrots) to the cooked mixture or load them raw on top when building the wrap. This is totally up to you, and to your taste.
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After you have tried this tasty dish, let me know what you think in the comments below.
Easy Peasy
Asian Lettuce Wraps
Delicious, Nutritious, and bursting with flavor. These lettuce wraps are great for a quick dinner or share as an impressive appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1# Ground Meat – Chicken, Pork, Turkey, Beef
- 1 tsp Sesame Oil
- 1/4 Cup Shredded Carrots
- 1/2 Cup Yellow Onion, diced
- 1 Can Water Chestnuts, diced
- 3 tbsp Hoisin Sauce
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
- Red Pepper Flakes, to taste
- Ginger, to taste
- 12 Boston Bibb Lettuce Leaves
- 2 Green Onion, chopped
- Sesame Seeds
- Yum Yum Sauce, recipe below
Let's Get Started…
In a medium skillet, I like using my Red Copper pan, cook and crumble your ground meat. Drain off the liquid.
Add the sesame oil, carrots, and onions to the meat. Cook until the onions soften.
Add the water chestnuts, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, red pepper flakes and ginger. Cook until heated through.
Fill each bibb lettuce leaf with a heaping tablespoon of mixture. Drizzle with Yum Yum sauce and sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onion.
ENJOY!
Yum Yum Sauce
Creamy, tangy, and delicious. Compliments all kinds of dishes from beef, chicken, and pork to lettuce wraps and vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Butter, melted
- 2 tsp Ketchup
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Paprika
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
- 2 tbsp Water, for desired thickness
Let's Get Started…
Whisk together all ingredients and chill. It's as easy as that!
ENJOY!
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Looks yummy. Since I am a vegetarian, I'll probably use cottage cheese instead of meat. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
Thanks you for your comment. Your vegetarian idea of using cottage cheese is a good one. You can also use sauteed mushrooms, tofu, chickpeas, quinoa, or a mixture of your favorite veggies.
I’m always looking for new healthier dinner options, so I’ll have to try this. I’m a sucker for Asian food & that Yum Yum sauce! I always buy my yum yum sauce at the store, so I’ll have to pin this for when I decide to make it myself!
I'm sure you will enjoy this dish. The Yum Yum sauce can also be used as a condiment for a lot of other things.
I really want to try the Asian Lettuce Wraps! These look delicious!
They are. Let me know what you think when you do.
These sound wonderful – I love getting lettuce wraps when I'm out – never thought of making them at home – thanks for the yummy recipe!
This looks great! It sounds similar to buffalo chicken wraps that I make. I'll have to try them!
These look so good!! I can't wait to give it a try (with the yum yum sauce!)
Easy o easy Asian lettuce wraps has me salivating! I’m definitely going to make these!
Easy o easy Asian lettuce wraps has me salivating. Definitely going to give this a try and let you know!
I love good and easy!
I’m saving this one. This look delicious and easy to make too. Perfect for week nights meal idea.
Looks and sounds delicious!! Thank you for sharing!!
These look amazing and easy! I am always looking for new ideas. Thanks!
Great recipe. I would use tofu or vegan meat and make a few tweaks to the sauce since I am vegan. I appreciate how easily this recipe can be adapted for vegetarians, vegans, or those who cannot have dairy. Excited to try it! Thanks.
I love YumYum sauce! Thank you for the recipe.
This looks delicious! I definitely want to try this out!
This looks awesome! And such an easy recipe to tweak for my dietary requirements!
These look so good! As a vegan I'd leave out the meat and veganize the rest of the recipe!
This recipe is so versatile and easy to veganize. That would work great!
These look delicious! A great recipe, with summer coming up.
Absolutely great for summer!
I am going to try this soon. It looks easy to make!
These sound so good! I think I'll throw some sliced mushrooms into mine, too!