**Dive into the vibrant flavors of Asian lettuce wraps, a culinary journey that blends fresh, crisp lettuce leaves with a symphony of aromatic fillings.** Embark on a taste adventure as you explore a diverse collection of recipes that cater to every palate. From the classic combination of ground chicken, vegetables, and a savory sauce to the tantalizing vegetarian option featuring tofu and a medley of colorful ingredients, these lettuce wraps offer a burst of flavor in every bite. Indulge in the spicy Szechuan-style filling, where a symphony of spices ignites your taste buds, or opt for the refreshing Vietnamese-inspired version, where herbs and pickled vegetables add a zesty zing to the dish. Each recipe is a culinary masterpiece, promising an explosion of textures and flavors that will leave you craving more.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
ASIAN LETTUCE WRAPS
Delicious and bursting with flavor, Asian lettuce wraps are a great idea for entertaining or a family style meal. Each person can build their own fresh, delicious wrap. Just be sure to have plates or napkins available since the mixture can sometimes drip a little. To serve, allow each person to spoon a portion of the meat into a lettuce leaf. Wrap the lettuce around the meat like a burrito and enjoy!
Provided by Rachel Castro
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Wraps and Rolls
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Rinse whole lettuce leaves and pat dry, being careful not tear them. Set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef and cooking oil in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease; transfer beef to a bowl. Cook and stir onion in the same skillet used for beef until slightly tender, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir hoisin sauce, garlic, soy sauce, vinegar, ginger, and chile pepper sauce into onions. Add water chestnuts, green onions, sesame oil, and cooked beef; cook and stir until the onions just begin to wilt, about 2 minutes.
- Arrange lettuce leaves around the outer edge of a large serving platter and pile meat mixture in the center.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 calories, Carbohydrate 24.3 g, Cholesterol 68.9 mg, Fat 22.3 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 579.6 mg, Sugar 9.6 g
ASIAN-INSPIRED CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS
Yummy ground chicken lettuce wraps with Asian flavors.
Provided by Ashley Graeff
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Wraps and Rolls Lettuce Wraps Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Set 2 to 3 tablespoons green onions aside for garnish. Combine remaining green onions, water chestnuts, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, Sriracha, rice vinegar, ginger, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add ground chicken, garlic, and sesame oil. Cook and stir until chicken is crumbly and no longer pink, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Add hoisin mixture to the skillet and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Fill lettuce leaves with chicken mixture and top with reserved green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.4 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Cholesterol 66.3 mg, Fat 9 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 29.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 951.5 mg, Sugar 8.9 g
ASIAN LETTUCE WRAPS
Steps:
- 1 head Boston lettuce, leaves separated, cleaned and dried In a skillet over medium-high heat, add the vegetable oil and saute beef until brown. Stir in ginger, scallions, garlic, soy sauce, red pepper flakes, and hoisin and cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in the peanuts. Season with salt and pepper and serve warm wrapped in lettuce cups.
QUICK ASIAN LETTUCE WRAPS
After many attempts and searching for recipes, I have ended up with this one. Easy to do and great as a summer meal outside. Try different versions by alternating optional ingredients, such as peanuts, peppers, shrimp, steamed rice noodles, diced teriyaki chicken, scrambled egg, or bean sprouts. The possibilities are endless!
Provided by SMACPRODUCTIONS
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Wraps and Rolls
Time 47m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a saucepan combine the water and rice. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes, until water is absorbed. Set aside and keep warm.
- Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Cook the pork, green onions, and garlic for 5 to 7 minutes, or until lightly brown. Add the tofu, carrot, Hoisin, and soy sauce, stirring frequently until heated through. Remove from heat, and stir in the sesame oil and chile paste.
- To serve: spoon a small amount of rice into each lettuce leaf, top with the stir-fry mixture, and drizzle with additional soy sauce or hoisin, if desired. Wrap the lettuce leaf to enclose the filling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 836.2 calories, Carbohydrate 95.5 g, Cholesterol 73.9 mg, Fat 31 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 45.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 773.7 mg, Sugar 8.6 g
ASIAN BEEF LETTUCE WRAPS
These Asian-inspired lettuce wraps are filled with ground beef cooked in a hoisin-peanut sauce, and topped with crunchy cucumbers, carrots, and fresh mint.
Provided by Christine Simon Michener
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add hoisin sauce and peanut sauce; cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Spoon beef mixture into the center of lettuce leaves, taco-style. Top with cucumber, carrot, and mint. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.8 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 70.2 mg, Fat 23.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 492.5 mg, Sugar 7.6 g
ASIAN TURKEY LETTUCE WRAPS
Chopped frozen vegetables make these Asian turkey lettuce wraps a snap. Add some chili sauce if you want to spice it up a bit. -Susan Riley, Allen, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, cook turkey over medium heat until no longer pink., Coarsely chop stir-fry vegetables; add to the pan. Stir in the teriyaki sauce, hoisin sauce, peanut butter, ginger, vinegar and oil. Stir-fry over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Remove from the heat; stir in onions. Place a scant 1/2 cup turkey mixture on each lettuce leaf; fold lettuce over filling. Serve with additional hoisin sauce if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 686mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 34g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ASIAN PORK LETTUCE WRAPS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine the rice and 1 1/2 cups water in a medium saucepan; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and cook until most of the water is absorbed, about 4 minutes. Reduce the heat to low; cover and continue cooking until all of the water is absorbed, about 12 more minutes. Uncover and transfer to a large bowl to cool slightly.
- Preheat a large grill pan or grill over medium heat and brush with oil. Combine 2 tablespoons soy sauce, the vegetable oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons Sriracha and 1 teaspoon ginger in a bowl; rub all over the pork. Transfer the pork to the grill pan; cook about 8 minutes per side for medium doneness. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes; thinly slice.
- Stir the remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 1/2 teaspoons Sriracha and teaspoon ginger into the rice. Add the carrots, cucumber, lime juice and brown sugar and toss. Serve the rice and pork in the lettuce leaves; top with cilantro and drizzle with more Sriracha. Serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 462 calorie, Fat 12 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 97 milligrams, Sodium 690 milligrams, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 37 grams
ASIAN LETTUCE WRAPS
This recipe is as tasty as the lettuce wraps found in national restaurants, but it's healthier! - Linda Rowley, Richardson, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add turkey; cook 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink, breaking into crumbles. Add jalapeno, green onions and garlic; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in basil, lime juice, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce and sugar; heat through., To serve, place turkey mixture in lettuce leaves; top with cucumber, carrot and bean sprouts. Fold lettuce over filling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 503mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
ASIAN-INSPIRED GROUND TURKEY LETTUCE WRAPS
Delicious, hearty, and filling ground turkey lettuce wraps.
Provided by Cooking44
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey; cook and stir until crumbly and browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer turkey to a bowl; drain and discard grease from the wok.
- Add bell peppers, onions, and garlic to the wok. Cook, stirring frequently, until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and ginger. Add turkey and stir until well combined. Add rice and green onion; toss gently to combine.
- Serve several tablespoons turkey-rice mixture taco-style in the center of the lettuce leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 315.7 calories, Carbohydrate 24.7 g, Cholesterol 84.2 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 25.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 777.9 mg, Sugar 7.1 g
PEANUTTY ASIAN LETTUCE WRAPS
This recipe packs so much flavor into a beautiful, healthy presentation. I love to serve it as an hors d'oeuvre or as the main dish when I have folks over. It's always a hit! I usually serve it with a little extra hoisin on the side. -Mandy Rivers, Lexington, South Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Whisk together first five ingredients until smooth. In a large skillet, cook and crumble turkey with carrot over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes; drain. Add ginger and garlic; cook and stir 1 minute. Stir in sauce mixture, water chestnuts, snow peas and green onions; heat through., Serve in lettuce leaves. If desired, drizzle with additional hoisin sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 16g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 613mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
EASY ASIAN CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS
This one came from the back of a teriyaki sauce bottle. It's easy, a great low carb appetizer or main dish paired with a salad. And can be altered for a more filling dish by omitting the lettuce and using flour tortillas instead!
Provided by lazy gourmet
Categories Chicken
Time 45m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Whisk together water and cornstarch in large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Stir in teriyaki sauce.
- Add chicken and water chestnuts.
- Mix to coat.
- Marinate for 30 minutes.
- Cook and stir in small batches in hot oil in a wok or large skillet until no longer pink.
- Serve with rice noodles, shredded carrots and lettuce leaves or flour tortillas.
ASIAN BEEF LETTUCE WRAPS
This is such an excellent recipe for a quick, week night meal. Loads of flavor and something different to have. I printed this off a food blog and now I can't find which blog it was from! I modified the recipe to the tastes of my family, and we all loved it.
Provided by Dine Dish
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Rinse whole lettuce leaves and pat dry, being careful not tear them. Set aside.
- In a medium skillet over high heat, brown the ground beef in 1 tablespoon of oil, stirring often and reducing the heat to medium, if necessary. Drain, and set aside to cool. Cook the onion in the same pan, stirring frequently. Add the garlic, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, ginger, vinegar, and chile pepper sauce to the onions, and stir. Stir in chopped water chestnuts, green onions, and sesame oil, and continue cooking until the onions just begin to wilt, about 2 minutes.
- Arrange lettuce leaves around the outer edge of a large serving platter, and pile meat mixture in the center. To serve, allow each person to spoon a portion of the meat into a lettuce leaf. Wrap the lettuce around the meat like a burrito.
ASIAN GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN LETTUCE WRAPS
I make this on one night, and "Tacos Al Pastor" on the second night because the two recipes share a lot of ingredients, but taste nothing alike. Tacos Al Pastor also requires overnight marinating, so this dish can be made the day the ingredients are purchase, while Tacos Al Pastor marinates for the second night. This recipe is also super healthy.
Provided by larchie
Categories Pork
Time 1h42m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- To prepare pork, combine first six ingredients and mix well; add pork and marinate for one hour in the refrigerator, turning occasionally. Prepare grill to medium high heat in this time. Remove pork from marinade, and discard marinade. Sprinkle pork with salt.
- Place pork on grill rack coated with cooking spray. Cook to an internal temperature of 155 (about 22 minutes), turning occasionally. Remove from heat, and let stand 10 minutes. Cut into 1/2 inch slices, and then slice into thin strips; keep warm.
- To prepare salad, combine carrot and next six ingredients (through jalapeno) in medium bowl, toss well.
- Place 1-1/2 oz of pork on each 8 lettuce leaves; top each evenly with 1/4 c salad mixture and 2 tbsp of bean sprouts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.6, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 74.8, Sodium 687.6, Carbohydrate 9.9, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 3.9, Protein 25.8
VEGAN ASIAN LETTUCE WRAPS
Packed with crunchy veggies, these colourful lettuce wraps are flavoured with fresh ginger, sesame oil and hoisin sauce.
Provided by Yves Veggie Cuisine
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Yves Veggie Cuisine
Time 22m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large non-stick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add Garden Veggie Crumble, garlic and gingerroot. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in hoisin sauce and sesame oil. Add chile peppers or pepper sauce, to taste. Reduce heat to low; cook for 5 minutes.
- Place about 3 tablespoons (45 mL) veggie filling on each lettuce leaf. Add toppings. Roll up lettuce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167 calories, Carbohydrate 14.2 g, Cholesterol 0.2 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 15.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 352.4 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
ASIAN TURKEY LETTUCE WRAPS
Categories turkey Sauté Quick & Easy Mint Peanut Cucumber Summer Soy Sauce Lettuce Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat peanut oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until beginning to brown, about 3 minutes. Add turkey and sauté until brown and cooked through, breaking up with back of spoon, about 7 minutes. Add peanut sauce, hoisin sauce, and 1 tablespoon soy sauce; heat through. (Can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Reheat in microwave or skillet, adding water by tablespoonfuls to moisten if necessary, before continuing.) Stir in cucumber and chopped mint. Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer turkey mixture to medium bowl. Place mint sprigs and lettuce leaves on platter. To make wraps, spoon turkey mixture onto lettuce leaf, add a few mint sprigs, fold in sides over filling, and roll up. Pass additional soy sauce alongside wraps for dipping.
ASIAN BEEF LETTUCE WRAPS WITH CURRIED COUSCOUS
Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the sesame oil and heat. Add the cabbage and carrots and saute for 2 minutes. Add the beef and cook, stirring, until the beef is heated and the cabbage begins to wilt, about 2 minutes. Add the hoisin sauce and soy sauce and cook 5 minutes, until mixture heats through and cabbage wilts, stirring frequently.
- Meanwhile, bring the water to a boil. Place the couscous in a heatproof bowl and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and curry powder. Pour the boiling water over the couscous and cover for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- Spoon some of the beef into the center of each lettuce leaf and roll up. Serve with the couscous.
ASIAN BEEF LETTUCE WRAPS
Instead of going for takeout, go light with a standout ready in 30 minutes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat broiler, with rack 4 inches from heat. Place steak on a large rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper. Broil until medium-rare, 10 to 12 minutes, turning halfway through. Let rest 10 minutes; thinly slice against the grain.
- While steak rests, cook noodles according to package instructions; drain, and return to pot. Add 1 tablespoon oil and sliced scallions; season with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, combine lime juice, cilantro, garlic, and 1 tablespoon oil; season sauce with salt and pepper. Fill lettuce leaves with beef, mango, and scallion lengths; drizzle with sauce. Serve with noodles.
QUICK ASIAN LETTUCE CHICKEN WRAPS
Just came up with this while trying to find a way to make chicken wraps that were flavorful enough to add some variety to the Atkins diet.
Provided by moergan
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut chicken breasts into thin strips. Add butter to skillet and melt over medium to high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook 1 minute to get the flavors flowing into the butter. Add chicken, hoisin sauce and cook until chicken is white on the outside but still pink on the inside (approximately 5 minutes). Add the chinese five spice, black pepper and soy sauce and cook another 5 minutes on medium to high heat, reduce temperature and simmer covered 5-10 minutes so the chicken becomes tender.
- Fold into lettuce wraps!
- This is very filling, low carb and low calorie. Enjoy!
EXPRESS ASIAN BEEF LETTUCE WRAPS
This recipe was in the local Sunday paper. It sounded good and is. It is also very easy and quick to prepare. I didn't mix in the vegetables as I was selling it to DS as "Asian tacos." LOL. I did have some tortillas on hand for DS to use also. I did not use mint. Substitute iceberg or romaine lettuce for Boston lettuce, as desired. This recipe can also be found in "The Healthy Beef Cookbook."
Provided by Ducky
Categories Greens
Time 15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Brown ground beef in large skillet over medium heat, approximately 8 - 10 minutes or until no longer pink.
- Drain meat.
- Stir in hoisin sauce and peanut sauce until meat is coated.
- Heat meat through.
- Just prior to serving, add cucumber, carrots and torn mint.
- Mix gently.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve with lettuce leaves, garnishing with mint, as desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 456.9, Fat 26.8, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 116.6, Sodium 642.7, Carbohydrate 18.9, Fiber 2, Sugar 10.9, Protein 33.6
ASIAN TURKEY LETTUCE WRAPS
Ground turkey, cucumber, and mint are flavored with Thai peanut sauce in these quick and easy wraps.
Provided by Dole
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Dole
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Saute onion in peanut oil in large skillet over medium-high heat 3 to 5 minutes or until onion starts to soften. Add turkey and saute 7 to 8 minutes or until cooked through.
- Stir in 1/2 cup satay sauce, 1 tablespoon soy sauce and hoisin sauce. Add cucumber and chopped mint; heat until hot.
- Whisk together remaining 1/2 cup satay sauce and 1 tablespoon soy sauce in small bowl.
- Assemble each wrap by spooning about 3/4 cup turkey mixture on each tortilla and topping with salad and mint leaves if desired. Fold in sides of tortilla and roll up. Cut in half and serve with satay soy sauce mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 530.1 calories, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 69.8 mg, Fat 25.5 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 30.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 954.6 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
Tips:
- Prep your ingredients in advance: Chop and measure all your ingredients before you start cooking to make the assembly process go more smoothly.
- Use fresh, crisp lettuce leaves: This will help the wraps hold together better and provide a refreshing crunch.
- Don't overfill the lettuce cups: Otherwise, they will be difficult to eat and may fall apart.
- Serve the wraps immediately: This will prevent the lettuce leaves from wilting.
- Get creative with your fillings: You can use any combination of protein, vegetables, and sauce that you like.
Conclusion:
Asian lettuce wraps are a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for a quick and light meal or for a party or potluck. With so many different variations to choose from, there is sure to be a recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a tasty and satisfying meal, give Asian lettuce wraps a try!
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