Lettuce Wraps

I wanted to share a recipe with you yesterday, but I had a rough day at school and was completely spent when I got home. So without further ado, here is yesterday’s recipe for your viewing and eating pleasure.


Lettuce Wraps

1 tablespoon olive, peanut, or sesame oil (the sesame oil gives such a good flavor)
1 pound chicken breast cut into bite sized pieces
2 tablespoons minced garlic (or less if you don't have vampires in your neck of the woods)
2 tablespoons minced ginger (or two teaspoons dried ground ginger)
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
2/3 cup teriyaki sauce

Vegetables for filling: grated carrots and cucumbers, bean sprouts, sliced radishes, etc.
Large lettuce leaves – rinsed and drained.

Hoisin sauce – found in the isle with the Asian seasoning and food. My little boy thought it was poison sauce. He said, “Mom why do you want to poison us? Don’t you like us anymore?”

Heat oil in large skillet and brown chicken. Add garlic and ginger and sauté briefly. Add sesame seeds and teriyaki sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.

Prepare the vegetables.

Put chicken and vegetables in lettuce leaves, top with hoisin sauce, wrap, and enjoy.

This is light and quickly prepared meal - ideal for warm weather. I know sometimes the stories on my blog are painful to read. To reward you for your perseverance, I give you good food – well, good recipes.