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"It is said that the effect of eating too much lettuce is soporific.",
-Beatrix Potter, Author

The refrigerator light goes on...

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.


 

Asian Lettuce Wraps

Servings: 2 | Serving size: 4 wraps

Cooking Time: 30 Minutes

This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.

Leftover filling will keep in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Reheat gently.

2 cups water
1/3 cup brown rice
2 tsp sesame oil
1 medium red onion (diced)
1 large carrot (diced)
2 large ribs celery (diced)
2 Tbsp fresh ginger (minced)
8 ounces boneless skinless chicken thighs (diced)
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken stock
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
1/8 tsp red pepper flakes
3 Tbsp hoisin sauce
1 cup water
1 large red bell pepper (diced)
1/4 cup cilantro leaves
8 medium leaves iceberg lettuce (rinsed and patted dry)

In a medium sauce pan, bring the water to a boil, then stir in the brown rice.

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!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 4 wraps

Servings: 2

Amount Per Serving

Calories 424 Calories from Fat 103
% Daily Value
Total Fat 11g 19%
    Saturated Fat 2g 8%
    Monounsaturated Fat 3g
    Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 95mg 32%
Sodium 395mg 16%
Total Carbohydrates 52g 16%
    Dietary Fiber 8g 25%
    Sugars 16g
Protein 28g
Vitamin A 174% Vitamin C 192%
Calcium 9% Iron 17%
Vitamin K 42 mcg Potassium 962 mg
Magnesium 109 mg