LETTUCE BUNDLES WITH SPICY PEANUT NOODLES

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This is a great dish to serve at a casual lunch or dinner party. Just set out all the ingredients, and let people make their own lettuce bundles. Store-bought roasted duck or chicken can be used.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 boneless whole duck or chicken breasts
1/2 cup soy sauce, plus 3 tablespoons for peanut sauce
1 large clove garlic
1 piece (3/4 inches) ginger, peeled and cut in half
2 1/4 teaspoons ground fresh chile paste
7 tablespoons smooth, good-quality peanut butter
3 tablespoons sugar
4 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil
Juice of 1 lime
6 ounces vermicelli noodles, or capellini (angel hair) noodles
1/2 cup roughly chopped, toasted Spanish or other peanuts
2 ounces garlic chives or scallions, cut into 4-inch lengths
1 Japanese or Kirby cucumber, thinly sliced
2 Boston or other butterhead lettuce, leaves separated

Steps:

  • Place duck or chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag along with 1/2 cup soy sauce, and let marinate for 1 hour. Heat a lightly oiled grill or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Grill duck or chicken breasts until cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes per side for duck and 4 to 6 minutes per side for chicken. Let cool slightly, and shred with your fingers, or cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips with a knife.
  • In a food processor, pulse garlic and ginger until finely chopped. Add chile paste, peanut butter, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, sugar, peanut oil, lime juice, and 4 1/2 tablespoons water, and pulse until smooth. If a thinner sauce is desired, add 1 or 2 more teaspoons water, and pulse to combine. Set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add noodles, and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain in a colander, and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking.
  • Dress the noodles with 1/2 cup of the peanut sauce, and transfer to a medium serving bowl. If desired, set the bowl into a larger bowl filled with ice to keep the noodles chilled at the table. Arrange peanuts, remaining sauce, and prepared fillings in various serving dishes on the table. Guests can create their own rolls by wrapping noodles, a little sauce, and their choice of meat and fillings in a lettuce leaf.

Ramzan jatt Ramzan
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I'm going to make this for dinner tonight.


Lori Steele
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Can't wait to try this!


ENGR MUSTAPHA MOJEED ADEBAYO
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Looks delicious!


Daire Walsh
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Yum!


Faris Vlog
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I loved these lettuce bundles! The peanut sauce was delicious and the lettuce cups were a great way to serve them. I will definitely be making these again.


Gaming with Sasiya
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These lettuce bundles were delicious! The spicy peanut noodles were flavorful and the lettuce cups were a nice way to serve them. I would definitely make these again.


Travis Morris
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I've made these lettuce bundles a few times now and they're always a hit! The peanut sauce is so easy to make and the lettuce cups are a great way to serve them. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Erika Zavala
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These lettuce bundles were a great way to use up some leftover chicken I had. The spicy peanut noodles were flavorful and the lettuce cups were a nice and healthy way to serve them. I will definitely be making these again.


Hussin Ahmad
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I'm not a big fan of lettuce wraps, but these were actually really good! The spicy peanut noodles were delicious and the lettuce cups were a nice way to keep them from being too messy. I would definitely make these again.


Billy Tobias
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My family loved these lettuce bundles! The peanut sauce was a hit and the lettuce cups were a nice change from the usual rice or noodles. I will definitely be making these again.


Zhou Ndaba
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I was looking for a new and exciting recipe to try and these lettuce bundles definitely fit the bill! The spicy peanut noodles were incredibly flavorful and the lettuce cups were the perfect way to serve them. I will definitely be making these again.


Abdul Hafeez parhyar
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These lettuce bundles were easy to make and so delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making these again.


Hsen Harki ART / حسێن هەرڪی
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I made these lettuce bundles for lunch today and they were delicious! The peanut sauce was amazing and the lettuce cups were a nice touch. I will definitely be making these again.


Abimbola Veracruz
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These lettuce bundles were a hit at my dinner party! The spicy peanut noodles were so flavorful and the lettuce cups were the perfect vessel to hold them. I will definitely be making these again.