ASIAN-STYLE LETTUCE WRAPS

ASIAN-STYLE LETTUCE WRAPS image

Categories turkey

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound ground turkey
1 tbs fresh ginger, chopped finely
2 cloves garlic, chopped finely
½ cup mushrooms, chopped
½ cup water chestnuts, chopped
½ cup green onion, chopped
2 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp sugar
1 tbs red curry paste
1 tbs chili garlic sauce
1 tbs fresh lime juice
2 tbs peanut butter
½ cup cilantro, chopped
Boston butter lettuce leaves, washed
cooked noodles (optional)
Shredded carrot (optional)
Cucumber, julienne-style (optional)

Steps:

Add the ginger, garlic, mushrooms, water chestnuts, and onion to a seasoned wok along with the package of turkey. Cook about 5-7 minutes on medium-high until the turkey starts to brown. While cooking, with a wooden spoon, break up the turkey into small pieces. Add soy sauce, curry paste, chili garlic sauce, and lime juice to the meat and mix thoroughly. Melt the peanut butter in and sprinkle the sugar throughout the mixture. Turn off the heat, and add cilantro to wilt. Serve in lettuce cups with your favorite toppings.