Monday, August 13, 2012

Spicy Asian Lettuce Wraps

If your go to order when eating out is a lettuce wrap try it at home to save some cash and control the quality of the ingredients.  It's fast, festive and easy from myrecipes.com  


Ingredients

Photo: Randy Mayor

  • Preparation
  • 2 1/2 ounces bean threads (cellophane noodles)
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chile paste with garlic
  • 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
  • 2 cups chopped roasted skinless, boneless chicken
  • 12 large Boston or Romaine lettuce leaves 
  1. Cover bean threads with boiling water. Let stand for 5 minutes or until softened. Drain, and rinse under cool water. Chop noodles.
  2. While bean threads soak, combine cilantro, soy sauce, chile paste, and oil in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add noodles and chicken to soy sauce mixture; toss well to coat. Spoon about 1/3 cup chicken mixture down center of each lettuce leaf; roll up.

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