Manchu Lettuce Wraps Recipe
Diced chicken and veggies wok tossed and served with iceberg lettuce wrappers and house plum sauce.
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Ingredients
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Protein
Vegetables
Sauce
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Sauce
In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, plum sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and water. Stir until cornstarch is dissolved and set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Vegetables
Wash and dice the bell pepper, shred the carrot, and slice the green onions. Mince the garlic and ginger.
- 3
Prepare the Lettuce
Carefully separate the iceberg lettuce leaves, ensuring they remain intact for wrapping.
Cooking
- 4
Cook the Chicken
In a wok or a large skillet over medium-high heat, add a small amount of oil. Once hot, add the diced chicken breast. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- 5
- 6
Add Sauce
Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetable mixture. Stir well to combine and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Assembly
- 7
Assemble the Wraps
Take a lettuce leaf and spoon some of the chicken and vegetable mixture into the center. Wrap the lettuce around the filling and serve with extra plum sauce on the side.
