Spicy Asian Lettuce Wraps

Name: Spicy Asian Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 1/2 ounces cellophane noodles (bean threads); 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro; 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon chili paste with garlic; 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil; 2 cups chopped roasted boneless skinless chicken; 12 large boston lettuce leaves or 12 large romaine lettuce leaves

Submitted by Kater

"This recipe comes from Cooking Light's March 2005 issue. A great way to use up leftover chicken. Cooked, chopped shrimp or pork would work in these wraps also. Easy & Yummy!"

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Ready In:: 15mins
Ingredients:: 7
Serves:: 4

ingredients

2 ¹⁄₂ ounces cellophane noodles (bean threads)
¹⁄₄ cup minced fresh cilantro
¹⁄₄ cup low sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon chili paste with garlic
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
2 cups chopped roasted boneless skinless chicken
12 large boston lettuce leaves or 12 large romaine lettuce leaves

directions

Cover bean threads with boiling water and let stand for 5 minutes, or until softened.
Drain, and rinse under cool water.
Chop noodles.
While bean threads soak, combine cilantro, soy sauce, chile paste and oil in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk.
Add noodles and chicken to soy sauce mixture; toss well to coat.
Spoon about 1/3 cup chicken mixture down center of each lettuce leaf, then roll up and enjoy!

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Reviews

This was one of my picks for the Spring 2007 PAC event. Extremely easy to put together. I used chili-garlic sauce instead of paste as that was what I had on hand. Also, I cannot wrap anything in lettuce to save my life, so after trying a couple of times, I simply placed the chicken mixture on a bed of lettuce and used a fork, lol. The taste was really good, but I love cilantro, DH wasn't as enthusiastic. The spiciness was just enough to put a little heat in your mouth without being overwhelming. A great quick lunch! Thanks Kater!

Kim127