DESCRIPTION OF ASIAN FUSION TURKEY LETTUCE WRAPS
Experience the vibrant flavours of our Asian Fusion Turkey Lettuce Wraps, perfect for a light yet satisfying meal. This dish combines lean ground turkey with aromatic garlic, ginger, and green onions, complemented by the crunch of water chestnuts and wrapped in crisp lettuce. Drizzled with a savoury blend of hoisin and soy sauce, these wraps offer a delicious balance of sweet and spicy, ideal for a nutritious lunch or dinner.
RECIPE CATEGORY
- Entrée, Appetisers
SERVING SIZE
- Serves 6
CUISINE
- Asian
PREPARATION/TECHNIQUES
- Sauté, No-Cook
OCCASION/HOLIDAY
- Summer, Party, Family Reunion, Healthy Eating
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION/DIETARY CONCERNS
- Healthy, Low Fat, Low Sugar, High Fibre
DISH TYPE
- Salad
INGREDIENTS FOR ASIAN FUSION TURKEY LETTUCE WRAPS
- Lean ground turkey or chicken: 1¼ lb.
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Garlic, minced: 1 clove
- Ground ginger: 1/8 teaspoon
- Green onions, thinly sliced: 4
- Water chestnuts, drained and chopped: 1 8 oz can
- Hoisin sauce: 3 tablespoons
- Lower-sodium soy sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Rice vinegar: 1 tablespoon
- Roasted red chilli paste: 2 teaspoons
- Salt: Pinch
- Bibb/Butter lettuce leaves: 12
FULL NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
- Calories: 250 per serving
- Total Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
- Sodium: 430mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 15g
- Dietary Fiber: 2g
- Sugars: 5g
- Protein: 28g
PREPARATION FOR ASIAN FUSION TURKEY LETTUCE WRAPS
- Prepare Ingredients: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic, green onions, and ground turkey. Cook until the turkey is browned.
- Flavour Building: Stir in ground ginger, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and roasted red chilli paste. Cook for a few minutes until flavors meld.
- Mix with Crunch:Add chopped water chestnuts, stirring until heated through—season with a pinch of salt.
- Wrap Assembly: Spoon the turkey mixture into individual lettuce leaves. Garnish with additional green onions if desired.
PREP TIME
- 10 minutes
COOKING TIME
- 15 minutes
TIPS FOR ASIAN FUSION TURKEY LETTUCE WRAPS
- For a vegetarian version, substitute ground turkey with crumbled tofu or tempeh.
- Serve with additional sauces like sriracha or sweet chilli sauce for guests to customise their wraps.
VARIATIONS
- Add a squeeze of lime juice or a handful of chopped peanuts for extra zest and crunch.
PREPPING AND STORAGE GUIDE FOR TURKEY LETTUCE WRAPS
- Prepare the filling in advance and refrigerate. Assemble wraps just before serving to maintain the freshness of the lettuce.
Enjoy the burst of fresh and zesty flavours with each bite of these Asian Fusion Turkey Lettuce Wraps, a true delight for health-conscious food lovers and those seeking a quick, flavorful meal.