In my quest to try new things I decided that Lettuce Wraps was going to be the next dish I was going to master. Well, not master but give a shot.
I’ve united a number of recipes to create this dish, here we go
1/2 lb Chicken Breast tenders (sliced thinly)
1/2 lb Ground pork
1″ of fresh ginger, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 red pepper, diced
4 large shiitake mushrooms
salt and pepper (for taste)
Canola Oil (or Vegetable oil)
1 orange for zest
4 Green Onions, very thinly sliced
3 1/2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
Green Leaf Lettuce
Here is the good stuff, ready to go!
1) In a large pan heat up 2 to 4 tablespoons of oil – I happened to have a wok so I went with that.
2) Add in Chicken and Pork and stir to prevent sticking and burning. Cook for 2 minutes.
Chickena and Pork cooking away!
3) Add mushrooms, stir and cook for an additional two minutes.
4) Add garlic and ginger, start and cook for a minute.
5) Add bell pepper and green onions, stir cook for two more minutes (less if you want your peppers to be firm)
6) Add Hoisin sauce, salt and pepper to taste and stir until the sauce covers everything
And you get…
OH SO GOOD!
Again, this is another restaurant quality dish. While one may thing the hoisin sauce would be the “key” to the dish – and don’t get me wrong, it would not be the same without it – the true secret is the ginger!
This recipe will make enough for roughly 6 to 8 wraps. If you like Chinese food this is quick and easy and it leaving you wanting more.
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#1 by monicajane - December 17th, 2009 at 20:53
oh, total yumminess! and I love your bamboo cutting board…we’ve got one too…they’re the best!
#2 by Van Santos - December 17th, 2009 at 23:45
It was *really* good. Now I am trying to figure out what to make with the remainder of the chicken and pork I have….
Love the cutting board as well. One of the best kitchen purchases ever.
#3 by Eileen Devlin - December 18th, 2009 at 01:38
This looks fabulous! Thank you for sharing. I will definitely have to try this out very soon!
#4 by Van Santos - December 18th, 2009 at 11:52
Oh, and it was!
BTW, I am going to be doing Lasagna this evening. It will be a ‘Kitchen Scrap’ lasagna using the left over items from cooking this week.
#5 by Bob - December 18th, 2009 at 13:15
That’s hilarious, I’ve been meaning to make lettuce wraps myself! I might just try this recipe.
#6 by Eileen Devlin - December 18th, 2009 at 14:49
I’m sure you’ll let us all know how it turned out and based on your track record it is certain to be good
#7 by Tina - December 18th, 2009 at 14:58
That is brilliant. I relly like your cutting board. Very nice.
#8 by Van Santos - December 18th, 2009 at 21:46
@Bob – Go for it, they are VERY easy and super quick.
@Tina – Thanks!