Chinese Chicken Lettuce Cups Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp hoisin sauce
2 -3 tsp oyster sauce
2 tsp chinese rice wine , shao xing or 2 tsp sake
1 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp sugar ( heaping) or 1 tsp agave nectar
1/2 tsp sesame oil
1/4 tsp ground szechuan peppercorns
1 head bibb lettuce, separated washed and dried
2 small carrots, shredded and cut into matchsticks
2 inches cucumbers, seeded, shredded and cut into matchsticks
2 scallions
1 ball bean noodles, separated and fried (optional)
sriracha asian garlic sauce (optional) or hot chili oil (optional)
1 tsp canola oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 tsp minced ginger
1 lb ground pork , chicken, turkey (or a combination) or 1 lb hand minced chicken
2 scallions, minced
1 (8 oz) can water chestnuts, drained and minced
1/4 cup minced sweet red pepper

Directions:

Combine together Seasoning Sauce ingredients and warm to marry the flaors. Taste and adjust for a hotter or sweeter sauce; set aside.
To Prepare Wraps and Garnishes: Separate and wash lettuce and arrange on a serving tray. Shred carrots and arrange on tray. Split and seed cucumber, slice into thin slivers and arrange on tray. Sliver green onions on an extreme bias and arrange on tray. Fry bean noodles (optional) heat a small saucepan at least 1 inch deep with canola oil. Separate noodles and fry in small batches to quickly puff, about 5 seconds. Drain on paper towels and reserve in a separate bowl.
To Prepare the Filling: Preheat a large wok or frying pan over high flame. take care to have all ingredients ready and waiting next to the pot.
Add oil and carefully add garlic and ginger and sizzle. Add ground meats and chop/stir fry to separate. When color changes, add scallions, water chestnuts and bell pepper; stir-fry to marry ingredients. Add seasoning sauce (a little at a time to taste) and continue to cook over high heat to caramelize and finish, just a few minutes depending on temperature.
Transfer meat to a serving bowl and serve in lettuce cups with garnishes and remaining sauce on the side. Sriracha sauce or hot chile oil can also be served for the spice lovers.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	392.02 Kcal (1641 kJ)
Calories from fat	344.95 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	38.33g	59%
Cholesterol	40.88mg	14%
Sodium	165.27mg	7%
Potassium	341.37mg	7%
Total Carbs	5.16g	2%
Sugars	2.41g	10%
Dietary Fiber	1.39g	6%
Protein	6.17g	12%
Vitamin C	9.8mg	16%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	27.3mg	3%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	272.72 Kcal (1142 kJ)
Calories from fat	239.98 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	26.66g	59%
Cholesterol	28.44mg	14%
Sodium	114.98mg	7%
Potassium	237.49mg	7%
Total Carbs	3.59g	2%
Sugars	1.68g	10%
Dietary Fiber	0.97g	6%
Protein	4.29g	12%
Vitamin C	6.8mg	16%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	0.1mg	1%
Calcium	19mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
sweet

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