Ingredients and Weight:
- 8 large lettuce leaves
- 500g ground chicken or pork
- 1 small carrot, shredded
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 1/2 cup wood ear mushrooms, soaked and sliced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1 egg, beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes
- Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the ground chicken or pork, shredded carrot, chopped celery, and sliced wood ear mushrooms.
- Add the beaten egg, soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Clean and dry the lettuce leaves. Place a spoonful of the meat mixture onto each lettuce leaf.
- Wrap the meat mixture inside the lettuce leaf and secure with a toothpick.
- Steam the wraps for about 10 minutes or until the meat is cooked through.
- Serve hot with your choice of dipping sauce.
Nutritional Information:
(Based on provided ingredients)
- Calories: Approx. 250 per serving (based on the amount of meat filling)
- Protein: 20g
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
Dish Characteristics:
- A creative fusion of Asian flavors with Western cooking techniques.
- Lettuce wraps are a healthy alternative to traditional bread or rice dishes.
- The dish showcases fresh vegetables and meat in a refreshing wrapper.
User Comments:
- "These lettuce wraps were a hit at my dinner party! The flavor combination was unique and refreshing."
- "I loved the combination of textures and flavors in these wraps. The lettuce was fresh and the meat filling was delicious."
- "This is a great dish for summer. It's light, yet filling, and the flavors are amazing."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to choose fresh lettuce leaves with a crisp texture for best results.
- You can adjust the amount of soy sauce and seasoning according to your taste preference.
- This dish can be served as a side dish or a main course depending on the amount of meat filling used.
