Katherine Whaley's Leftover Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps

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