Asian Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 cups water
• 2 cups uncooked white rice
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 pound ground lamb
• 1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 (14 ounce) package firm tofu, drained and cubed
• 2 carrots, shredded
• 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/4 teaspoon hot chile paste
• 1 head iceberg lettuce leaves, separated

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 32 mins Ready Time: 47 mins


• in a saucepan combine the water and rice. bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to a simmer. simmer for 20 minutes, until water is absorbed. set aside and keep warm.
• heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. cook the lamb, green onions, and garlic for 5 to 7 minutes, or until lightly brown. add the tofu, carrot, hoisin, and soy sauce, stirring frequently until heated through. remove from heat, and stir in the sesame oil and chile paste.
• to serve: spoon a small amount of rice into each lettuce leaf, top with the stir-fry mixture, and drizzle with additional soy sauce or hoisin, if desired. wrap the lettuce leaf to enclose the filling.