Asian Wraps
Craving lettuce wraps but don’t want to go out? These Asian-inspired lettuce wraps are every bit as delicious as the ones you get from your favorite restaurant but you can make them at home for healthy and satisfying main dish or appetizer and fill them to your liking with your favorite toppings and sauces. They are fresh, crisp, and loaded with savory flavors of garlic, ginger, and soy sauce and you can make them in under 30 minutes! Looking for more easy appetizer recipes? Be sure to try our Crispy Loaded Potato Skins, Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers, and Homemade Egg Rolls next!
Asian Lettuce Wrap Ingredients
Lettuce Ground Chicken Olive Oil Onion Garlic Soy Sauce Hoisin Sauce Ginger Rice Wine Vinegar Sesame Oil Green Onions Water Chestnuts Carrots Fresh Mint leaves Roasted Peanuts Bean Sprouts
What is the best lettuce for lettuce wraps
The most commonly used lettuce leaf for Asian wraps is Iceberg lettuce because its extra crisp and holds its shape nicely. It’s what is served at restaurants like P.F. Chang’s or The Cheesecake Factory with their lettuce wraps. But softer lettuces like butter lettuce (also known as Bibb or Boston lettuce) are fantastic too and have wonderful flavor. Plus, they provide more nutrients than Iceberg lettuce.
How to make Asian lettuce wraps
Asian Wraps Recipe Substitutions
Really, you could use almost any ground meat in this asian lettuce wraps recipe, not just chicken or turkey. Ground beef, ground pork, or even ground lamb will work with the same seasonings and method, depending on what you have on hand and what you prefer for flavor. You could also use different vegetables like very thinly sliced red bell peppers, shaved cabbage, green onions, or other veggies, so long as they are sliced or chopped small.
What to Eat with Asian Lettuce Wraps
Asian Lettuce Wraps can be served with just about anything with a similar or complementing flavor. Teriyaki glazed chicken, sesame chicken, rice or yakisoba noodles would all be great options!
How to Store Asian Lettuce Cups
If you plan on eating your lettuce wraps cold, chill your filling before adding to the lettuce bowls and keep them in a covered container or on a plastic wrap covered plate in the fridge. If you want your filling to be enjoyed warm, keep the lettuce and filling separate so the lettuce doesn’t wilt. You can serve the lettuce wraps family style with a big plate for the lettuce leaves, bowls for the veggie add-ins, and another plate or bowl with the meat filling, so everyone can assemble their own lettuce wraps. Store prepared lettuce in a large plastic baggy with a paper towel to absorb moisture and keep your prepared filling in a plastic bag or airtight storage container and reheat before using. Keep both stored in the fridge, then warm the meat and assemble the lettuce wraps before eating.
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