Spicy Asian Lettuce Wraps |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Originally a Cooking Light recipe, these wraps are great as a festive appetizer or a simple supper. I've added a few ingredients according to my own taste, and these are a hit every time I make them. Great for a dinner if you're short on time (or trying to beat the heat in the kitchen in the summer). Serve with a simple salad and a spicy dipping sauce! You can also replace the chicken with cubed tofu or cooked pork-I've had good luck with both! Ingredients:
5 ounces bean threads, uncooked (aka rice or cellophane or glass noodles) |
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro |
1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce |
2 tablespoons chili paste with garlic |
4 teaspoons dark sesame oil |
4 cups chopped chopped roasted boneless skinless chicken |
1/2 cup roughly chopped roasted unsalted peanuts (or cashews) |
1/4 cup finely shredded raw carrot (optional) |
1/4 cup shredded raw cucumber (optional) |
24 large boston lettuce leaves (or romaine) |
Directions:
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, chicken, and nuts to soy sauce mixture; toss well to coat. Stir in carrots and cucumber, if using.
3. Spoon 1/3 to 1/2 cup chicken mixture down center of each lettuce leaf; roll up. Serve immediately.
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