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Lettuce Wraps

Cultural Context

Lettuce wraps, known as San Choy Bau in China, are a delightful way to enjoy a flavorful filling wrapped in crisp lettuce. Traditionally served as an appetizer or light meal, these wraps highlight the balance of textures and flavors. They are often enjoyed in family gatherings and celebrations, showcasing the importance of sharing food. Today, they have gained popularity worldwide, with variations incorporating different meats and vegetables, making them a versatile dish.

ChineseCNmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 pound ground chicken
water chestnuts
oyster mushrooms
green onions
garlic
soy sauce
rice wine vinegar
ketchup
lemon juice
sesame oil
gochujang
sugar
iceberg lettuce

ground meat

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is lower in fat and calories.

hoisin sauce

🥗Healthier: plum sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce + sugar

Plum sauce offers a similar sweetness with fewer calories.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier while vegetable oil is cost-effective.

1

Dissolve sugar in warm water and stir until dissolved.

2

Add soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, ketchup, lemon juice, and sesame oil to the sugar mixture and refrigerate.

3

In a skillet, heat olive oil over high heat.

4

Add 1 pound of ground chicken and sauté until completely cooked, breaking it up into small pieces for about 4-5 minutes.

5

Add more olive oil and then add diced water chestnuts, oyster mushrooms, diced green onions, and minced garlic, cooking for 2-3 minutes.

6

Mix together soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and rice wine vinegar to create a stir fry sauce.

7

Pour the stir fry sauce over the chicken in the skillet and sauté for a couple of minutes.

8

Remove the chicken mixture to a serving plate.

9

Combine the refrigerated sugar sauce with the gochujang sauce and mix well.

10

Serve the chicken mixture in fresh iceberg lettuce leaves, allowing people to add sauce as desired.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingchopping

Equipment Needed

skilletserving plate

Spice Level:

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Allergens

soy

Also Known As

San Choy BauLettuce Cups

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