Asian Lettuce Wraps
Servings
2Serving size
4 wrapsThis recipe can be multiplied, and leftover filling will keep in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Reheat gently or serve cold.
Ingredients
| 2 cup Water |
| 1/3 cup Brown rice |
| 2 tsp. Sesame oil |
| 1 medium (2-1/2 inch dia) White onions (red onion, diced) |
| 1 large Carrots, raw (diced) |
| 2 Large stalk Celery, raw (diced) |
| 2 Tbsp. Ginger root, raw (minced) |
| 8 ounces Boneless, skinless chicken thighs (diced) |
| 1/2 cup No salt added vegetable stock (or no salt added chicken stock) |
| 1 to taste Black pepper |
| 1/8 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes |
| 3 Tbsp. Hoisin sauce (or gluten-free hoisin sauce) |
| 1 cup Water |
| 1 large (2-1/4 per pound, approx 3-3/4 inch long, 3 inch dia.) Red bell peppers (diced) |
| 1/4 cup Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw |
| 8 leaf, large Iceberg lettuce (rinsed and patted dry) |
Instructions
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for about 20 minutes.
Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the rice.
When a very small amount of liquid remains, remove the pan from the burner and let it stand, covered.
While the rice is cooking, place sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, to caramelize the onion. Do not allow the onion to burn.
When the onion is well caramelized, reduce the heat to medium and add the carrots, celery, and ginger.
Cook for about 2 minutes, then add the chicken and stir.
Cook for another 1 minute, then add the chicken stock, black pepper, red pepper flakes, hoisin sauce, and stir, then add the water and reduce heat to medium-low.
Partially cover and cook for about 10-15 minutes, or until the water is nearly evaporated.
Add the red pepper, stir, and add the cooked rice. Cook for 1 minute to heat through and serve in a large bowl with 4 lettuce leaves per serving on the size.
To eat, scoop chicken and rice mixture into the lettuce cups, add about a tablespoon of cilantro for each cup, roll, and chow down!
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Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Recipe Notes
These lettuce wraps have recently become a very popular dish in large chain Chinese restaurants like P.F. Chang’s. This is an easy version for you to cook at home, and by adding the rice to the dish it makes a complete meal.