Asian-Inspired Turkey Lettuce Cups with Hoisin Glaze
20min
25min
4
1000
Chef's Note
For the best texture, don't overcook the vegetables - they should retain some crispness. You can prep all the vegetables in advance to streamline the cooking process. For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce and check that your hoisin sauce is gluten-free.
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Ingredients
2 pounds ground turkey
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons fresh ginger
2 medium red bell pepper
1 medium yellow bell pepper
2 medium carrots
8 ounces water chestnuts
6 stalks green onions
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 heads butter lettuce
2 cups jasmine rice
4 cups water
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1/2 cup cilantro
Instructions
- 1
Begin by cooking the jasmine rice. Rinse 2 cups of rice under cold water until water runs clear. Combine with 4 cups of water in a medium saucepan, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
- 2
While rice cooks, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- 3
Add 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tablespoons of grated ginger, and the whites of the sliced green onions. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 4
Add 2 pounds of ground turkey to the skillet and cook for 7-8 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon until no longer pink.
- 5
Add the 2 diced red bell peppers, 1 diced yellow bell pepper, and 2 diced carrots to the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
- 6
Stir in 8 ounces of diced water chestnuts and cook for another minute.
- 7
In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/3 cup hoisin sauce, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon sriracha, 2 teaspoons sesame oil, and 2 tablespoons brown sugar until well combined.
- 8
Pour the sauce mixture over the turkey and vegetables, stirring to coat everything evenly. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- 9
Remove from heat and stir in the green parts of the sliced green onions and 1/2 cup chopped cilantro.
- 10
To serve, place several lettuce leaves on each plate. Spoon the cooked rice into the bottom of each lettuce cup, then top with the turkey mixture.
- 11
Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and additional cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Information (per serving)
1000
75g
100g
33g
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