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korean lettuce cups

(2 ratings)
skgriffin51 avatar
Recipe by
Sandy Griffin
@skgriffin51
San Antonio, TX

Got this recipe from Darrel a friend of mine who loves oriental food like me. These are so yummy. I had a little trouble finding the ingredients but please don't delete any. I did use Black Bean Garlic paste because I could find just plain Bean Paste. The Chili sauce is not enough to make it hot which I liked. I followed it exactly. Enjoy

(2 ratings)
yield 10 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 15 Min

Ingredients For korean lettuce cups

  • 1 bunch
    boston lettuce leaves
  • 1 pkg
    white turkey ground 93/7 (1.2 pounds)
  • 1/4 c
    green onions
  • 2 Tbsp
    fresh ginger minced finely
  • 1 Tbsp
    fresh garlic minced finely
  • 2 tsp
    toasted sesame oil (the real thick golden type pure)
  • 2 tsp
    corn oil
  • sauce ingredients
  • 2 Tbsp
    black bean garlic paste
  • 3 Tbsp
    white sugar
  • 2 Tbsp
    toasted sesame oil (the real thick golden type pure
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    chili sauce with the seeds in it

How To Make korean lettuce cups

  • 1
    Separate lettuce leaves, rinse and dry. Set aside. Mix together the turkey, scallions, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil in a medium bowl. Keep refrigerated until ready to use. Heat a Wok or large pan over medium high heat until hot. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons of corn oil or safflower oil and heat for 20-30 seconds. Add the meat mixture and stir-fry, breaking up the lumps, until the meat loses it's pink color. Drain in a colander and wipe the pan clean with a paper towel. Return drained meat mixture to the pan along with the spicy sauce over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the meat. To serve, spoon about 1 1/2 T of meat onto the lettuce cup and add Sriracha or chili paste to taste
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