DO-IT-YOURSELF LETTUCE WRAPS

Have you ever ordered these at a restaurant? They’re so easy to make that you’ll never have to order them again.

ACTIVE TIME: 20 MINUTES | TOTAL TIME: 20 MINUTES | MAKES 4 SERVINGS

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EQUIPMENT

Cutting board
Sharp knife
Measuring cup
Measuring spoons
6 small bowls

INGREDIENTS

1 head soft-leafed lettuce, such as Bibb or butter (leaves separated, washed, and dried)
2 cups shredded or diced cooked chicken
2 cups vegetables, such as shredded cabbage, grated carrots, or leftover cooked green beans, or sliced radishes
1 cup whole fresh herb leaves: mint, cilantro, or basil, or a combination
1⁄3 cup roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped

2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon sugar

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Arrange the lettuce, chicken, vegetables, herbs, and peanuts in bowls or on plates.

  2. Put the soy sauce, lime juice, and sugar in a bowl and stir well.

  3. To assemble a roll, put a lettuce leaf on your plate and pile a small heap of ingredients across its middle, topping it with peanuts and a spoonful of sauce. Fold the sides in and roll the leaf up around the filling, burrito-style.

OR TRY THIS

Substitute cubes of raw or baked tofu for the chicken.