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Flavorful Asian-Style Lettuce Cups for Home Cooks

Asian-Style Lettuce Cups made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground chicken or turkey
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1/2 cup water chestnuts chopped
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha optional, for heat
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 head of butter or iceberg lettuce leaves separated
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts or cashews optional, for garnish

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Add the ground chicken or turkey to the skillet. Cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, approximately 5-7 minutes.
  • Stir in the chopped water chestnuts, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sriracha if using. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
  • Remove the skillet from heat and fold in the chopped cilantro. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  • To serve, spoon a generous amount of the filling into each lettuce leaf. Garnish with chopped peanuts or cashews if desired.
  • Arrange the filled lettuce cups on a serving platter and enjoy immediately.