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Thai Lettuce Wraps

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Thai Lettuce Wraps are a fresh and flavorful dish featuring seasoned ground meat or tofu wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves. Packed with bold Thai-inspired flavors like lime, garlic, ginger, and fish sauce, they offer a perfect balance of sweet, salty, spicy, and tangy in every bite.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground chicken, turkey, beef, or crumbled tofu
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 small onion or shallot, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup grated or finely chopped carrot
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce (or vegan alternative)
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar or honey
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes or 1 Thai chili, minced
  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or Thai basil
  • 1 head butter lettuce, romaine, or iceberg, leaves separated
  • Optional toppings: chopped peanuts, sesame seeds, sliced cucumber

Instructions

  1. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add garlic, ginger, and onion. Sauté until fragrant and onions are soft, about 2–3 minutes.
  3. Add the ground meat or tofu and cook until browned and cooked through, breaking it apart with a spatula.
  4. Stir in the grated carrot and cook for another 1–2 minutes until softened.
  5. Add soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, and brown sugar. Stir to combine and let simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  6. Adjust seasoning to taste with more lime, chili, or sugar as needed.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in chopped green onions and fresh herbs.
  8. Spoon the mixture into clean, dry lettuce leaves.
  9. Top with optional garnishes like chopped peanuts or sesame seeds.
  10. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

Use tamari and vegan fish sauce to make it gluten-free and vegan.For extra crunch, add water chestnuts or bean sprouts.Make the filling ahead of time and reheat before serving.Serve as wraps or over salad greens for a low-carb Thai salad.Use butter lettuce for the easiest wrapping experience.

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