Katherine Whaley's Leftover Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps

Tuesday, November 25, 2014
Katherine Whaley's Turkey Lettuce Wraps
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Create this not so traditional take on turkey leftovers!

Prep time: 10 mins

Cook time: 15 mins

Total time: 25 mins

Serves: 6-8

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups finely chopped leftover turkey (white, dark, or a combo is fine)
  • 1 white onion
  • 1-2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2-4 green onion sprigs
  • 1/4 cup chopped cashews
  • 8 oz. can of water chestnuts, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup + 1 tbsp. hoisin sauce (find on the Asian/International aisle of supermarket)
  • 2 tbsp. oil (I recommend vegetable, peanut, or cottonseed oil)
  • 2 tbsp vinegar
  • Whole lettuce leaves (I recommend bibb lettuce, romaine, or iceberg)

Instructions:

  1. Sweat the onion and garlic in oil on medium heat until translucent, about 5-10 minutes.
  2. Add turkey, hoisin, vinegar, soy, and cook for 5 minutes.
  3. Turn off heat and immediately add water chestnuts, green onion, and cashews.
  4. Scoop even spoonfulls into the lettuce leaves and enjoy!

*This dish can be served hot, cold, or at room temperature