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Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Asian Lettuce Wraps

1 Tbs canola oil
2 Tbs minced shallots
1 Tbs minced garlic
1 Tbs minced fresh ginger
1 lb ground turkey or ground pork
2 Tbs soy sauce
¼ cup bottled chili sauce
1 tsp fish sauce
1 tsp granulated sugar
½ cup minced fresh cilantro
1/3 cup minced peanuts
1 head butter or Boston lettuce, separated
mint leaves

1. Heat oil in a wok or large skillet. Stir fry shallots in hot oil for
several minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and stir fry for 1 minute. Add
the ground meat and separate for even cooking. Stir in soy sauce, chili
sauce, fish sauce and sugar.

2. Cook until meat is brown and crumbly and the liquid is reduced, stirring
frequently. Stir in cilantro. Spoon the meat mixture into a serving bowl.
Place mint leaves and peanuts in small bowls and the lettuce on a platter.

3. Self serve: Spoon meat mixture onto a lettuce leaf and top with a couple
of mint leaves and minced peanuts, and roll tightly.

Servings: 4
Recipe Source: California Sol Food: Casual Cooking from the Junior League of
San Diego

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 313.57
Calories From Fat (54%) 170.41
% Daily Value
Total Fat 19.11g 29%
Saturated Fat 3.67g 18%
Cholesterol 89.59mg 30%
Sodium 757.77mg 32%
Potassium 587.71mg 17%
Carbohydrates 11.00g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2.75g 11%
Sugar 4.42g
Sugar Alcohols 0.00g
Net Carbohydrates 8.25g
Protein 24.63g 49%

WW Points 7

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