Crispy Rice Lettuce Wraps Recipe
Served as an afternoon snack in Laos, this is our most beloved appetizer at Bida Manda. Hand-tossed crunchy coconut rice with fresh herbs, fried garlic, shallot crisp, peanuts, eggs, lime, and baby romaine lettuce. Served with our house-made caramelized sweet chili sauce.
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Ingredients
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Wrap Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Coconut Rice
Cook the coconut rice according to package instructions. Allow it to cool slightly.
- 2
Mix the Filling
In a large bowl, combine the cooked coconut rice, chopped cilantro, mint, fried garlic, shallots, chopped peanuts, and boiled eggs. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- 3
Assemble the Wraps
Take a baby romaine lettuce leaf and scoop a generous amount of the coconut rice filling into the center. Squeeze a little lime juice on top, if desired.
- 4
Serve
Arrange the filled lettuce wraps on a platter and serve with house-made caramelized sweet chili sauce on the side.
