Asian Lettuce Wraps

1 T Soy Sauce

1 T Rice Vinegar

1 t Asian Sesame Oil

1.25 lbs Ground Turkey or Chicken

3 T Peanut Oil (or any high temp oil like Canola)

2 ½ T Soy Sauce

1 T Rice Vinegar

1 t  Sugar

1 t Asian Sesame Oil

1 t Cornstarch

1 Sweet Bell Pepper (red, yellow or orange) – diced

2 Green Onions – finely chopped

2 t Ginger – finely grated

1 C Water Chestnuts – coarsely shopped

1 head                  Lettuce (green/red leaf, butter, romaine, endive)

1,  In small bowl, make sauce by combining soy sauce through corn starch, mix well, set aside

2. In bowl, combine meat and first 3 ingredients, mix well  

3. Heat oil in pan and cook meat

4. Remove from pan, set aside

5.  Add to hot pan: peppers, onions and ginger

6. Cook a couple of minutes stirring frequently

7. Add meat and water chestnuts to pan, stir well

8. Add reserved sauce, stir well and cook until sauce is slightly thickened

9.  Serve in lettuce

Optional garnish:  peanuts, green onions

by Elizabeth Dalrymple