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APPETIZER
FINGER FOODS:
Asian Lettuce Wraps
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Asian Lettuce Wraps |
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Great appetizer
or light dinner...
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1
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canola oil |
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2
Tbs |
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minced shallots |
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1
Tbs |
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minced garlic |
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1
Tbs |
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minced fresh ginger |
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1
lb |
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ground turkey or ground pork |
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2
Tbs |
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soy
sauce |
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¼
cup |
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bottled chili sauce |
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1
tsp |
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fish
sauce |
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1
tsp |
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granulated sugar |
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½
cup |
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minced fresh cilantro |
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1/3
cup |
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minced peanuts |
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1
head |
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butter or Boston lettuce, separated |
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mint
leaves |
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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. |
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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. |
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3 |
Self serve:
Spoon meat mixture onto a lettuce leaf and top
with a couple of mint leaves and minced peanuts,
and roll tightly. |
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Servings: 4 |
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Nutrition Facts |
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Amount Per Serving |
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Calories |
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313.57 |
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Calories From Fat (54%) |
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170.41 |
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% Daily Value |
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Total Fat
19.11g |
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29% |
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Saturated Fat 3.67g |
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18% |
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Cholesterol
89.59mg |
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30% |
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Sodium
757.77mg |
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32% |
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Potassium
587.71mg |
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17% |
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Carbohydrates
11.00g |
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4% |
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Dietary Fiber 2.75g |
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11% |
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Sugar 4.42g |
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Sugar Alcohols 0.00g |
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Net Carbohydrates
8.25g |
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Protein
24.63g |
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49% |
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WW Points 7
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Recipe Source |
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California Sol Food: Casual Cooking from the Junior
League of San Diego |
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Ratings:
****Hey,
this one's a keeper!- would
make it again. "I brought this to an Asian-themed
barbecue. It was a major hit. Even the little kids liked
making the little 'tacos.' Definitely a keeper!"
-San Diego, CA
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