Turkey Lettuce Wraps

Turkey Lettuce Wraps

This recipe from Chef Travis Kirkley balances savory, sweet and tangy flavors. An umami-packed mixture of ground turkey, tamarind, sesame and brown sugar fills fresh lettuce wraps, and a spoonful of kimchi gives each bite a spicy kick.

Ingredients

Quick Kimchi

1 small head

Napa cabbage

2 clove(s)

Garlic

3 tbsp.

Siriacha chili sauce

1 tbsp.

Sugar

4 tbsp.

Rice vinegar

2 tbsp.

Fish sauce

Directions

  1. 1. Cut the cabbage into small strips and let soak in cold water.
  2. 2. Next, add the sriracha, garlic, sugar, vinegar and fish sauce into blender, slowly blend till all ingredients are combined.
  3. 3. Remove cabbage from water and place into a clean mixing bowl.
  4. 4. Add the kimchi “paste” to the cabbage and thoroughly combine.
  5. 5. You can serve immediately but it’s best to let sit in refrigerator for one to two days.

Ingredients

Lettuce Wrap Mixture

1 whole

Onion diced

1 whole

Red bell pepper

2 clove(s)

Garlic

2 tbsp.

Tamarin

1 tsp.

Sesame oil

2 tsp.

Fish sauce

1 tbsp.

Dark brown sugar

2 tsp.

Honey

1 small head

Of butter lettuce

Directions

  1. 1. Start by dicing onion and pepper. In a medium sauté pan add olive oil, just enough to coat the bottom of the pan. Over medium high heat add onion and peppers. Cook for 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
  2. 2. Next, add Butterball ground turkey and cook for 8-10 minutes or until fully cooked through.
  3. 3. Once the ground Turkey is fully cooked, add tamarin, sesame oil, fish sauce, dark brown sugar and honey.
  4. 4. Mix all ingredients together until fully incorporated.
  5. 5. Over low heat, let the sauce reduce for a few minutes until almost all the liquid has evaporated.
  6. 6. Once sauce is thickened, start pulling the leaves off the head of butter lettuce and place on a plate, spoon the turkey mixture into each lettuce cup, top with kimchi and enjoy!
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