Lettuce cups originated in China. They have since migrated throughout Southeast Asia. Lettuce cups are very popular in Thailand and Laos and they are called “Larb” or “Thai Chicken Lettuce Wraps”. Now, they are so popular now that you can order some version of them in many restaurants in the United States. My Teriyaki Lettuce Wraps are a combination of several recipes. What I like about these wraps are that you can use any protein, vegetable and even fruits (like pineapple) that you like!
Slice open the sugar snap peas.
Place in a bowl. Squeeze lemon and pour oil over the snap peas. Mix and set aside to marinate.
Prepare rice noodles per directions on the box. Drain and refrigerate.
If using quinoa or rice, prepare per directions also on the box.
Grill your meat and let it rest covered for 10 minutes.
Then cut the meat into ½ inch cubes and set aside. Break apart the Boston lettuce into separate leaves and set aside. When ready to assemble, place lettuce leaves on a plate. Then layer with meat cubes, rice noodles, pineapple (optional), marinated snap peas, grated carrots, salted nuts and teriyaki sauce. This is a refreshing cold meal! Serves 2.
*Homemade Teriyaki Sauce: 1 tablespoon honey, 1 inch cube of ginger grated, 2 cloves garlic minced, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar and 1 tablespoon sesame oil.
Ingredients
Directions
Slice open the sugar snap peas.
Place in a bowl. Squeeze lemon and pour oil over the snap peas. Mix and set aside to marinate.
Prepare rice noodles per directions on the box. Drain and refrigerate.
If using quinoa or rice, prepare per directions also on the box.
Grill your meat and let it rest covered for 10 minutes.
Then cut the meat into ½ inch cubes and set aside. Break apart the Boston lettuce into separate leaves and set aside. When ready to assemble, place lettuce leaves on a plate. Then layer with meat cubes, rice noodles, pineapple (optional), marinated snap peas, grated carrots, salted nuts and teriyaki sauce. This is a refreshing cold meal! Serves 2.
*Homemade Teriyaki Sauce: 1 tablespoon honey, 1 inch cube of ginger grated, 2 cloves garlic minced, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar and 1 tablespoon sesame oil.