Asian Lettuce Wraps With Homemade Hoisin Sauce

Name: Asian Lettuce Wraps With Homemade Hoisin Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE HOISIN SAUCE:; 4 Tablespoons Soy Sauce; 2 teaspoons White Vinegar; 1 teaspoon Sesame Seed Oil; 1 Tablespoon Unsalted Unsweetened Peanut Butter; 1 Tablespoon Black Bean Flour (You Can Substitute An Equal Amount Of Additional Peanut Butter); 1 Tablespoon Honey; 1/8 teaspoons Garlic Powder; 1/2 teaspoons Sriracha Or Other Chili Sauce; FOR THE MEAT:; 2 teaspoons Sesame Oil; 1/2 whole Yellow Onion, Finely Chopped; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 Tablespoon Fresh Ginger, Peeled And Grated; 1 pound Ground Elk Or Turkey Meat; 1/4 cups Chicken Stock (or Vegetable Stock Or Water); 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder; 1/4 teaspoons Salt, Or To Taste; 3 Tablespoons Hoisin Sauce (From Above); FOR THE LETTUCE WRAPS:; 6 leaves Butter Lettuce; 2 whole Tangerines, Peeled And Separated Into Pieces; 1/4 cups Walnuts, Chopped; 1/2 whole Avocado; 3 Tablespoons Hoisin Sauce (From Above), To Serve

Servings: persons

FOR THE HOISIN SAUCE:
4 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
2 teaspoons White Vinegar
1 teaspoon Sesame Seed Oil
1 Tablespoon Unsalted Unsweetened Peanut Butter
1 Tablespoon Black Bean Flour (You Can Substitute An Equal Amount Of Additional Peanut Butter)
1 Tablespoon Honey
1/8 teaspoons Garlic Powder
1/2 teaspoons Sriracha Or Other Chili Sauce
FOR THE MEAT:
2 teaspoons Sesame Oil
1/2 whole Yellow Onion, Finely Chopped
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 Tablespoon Fresh Ginger, Peeled And Grated
1 pound Ground Elk Or Turkey Meat
1/4 cups Chicken Stock (or Vegetable Stock Or Water)
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/4 teaspoons Salt, Or To Taste
3 Tablespoons Hoisin Sauce (From Above)
FOR THE LETTUCE WRAPS:
6 leaves Butter Lettuce
2 whole Tangerines, Peeled And Separated Into Pieces
1/4 cups Walnuts, Chopped
1/2 whole Avocado
3 Tablespoons Hoisin Sauce (From Above), To Serve

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For the hoisin sauce:
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Simply combine all ingredients in a blender (I used the Magic Bullet) and blend until a smooth, creamy consistency is obtained. This sauce can be made ahead of time and kept as leftovers for future hoisin needs.
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For the meat:
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Heat the sesame oil over medium in a medium-sized skillet. Add the yellow onion and saute about 4 minutes before adding the minced garlic and ginger. Saute until everything is very fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add the ground elk (or turkey) meat and the chicken stock. The chicken stock should sizzle and boil immediately once it hits the skillet; if not, raise the heat slightly to bring it to a boil. Using your wooden spoon, break up the meat and spread it around the skillet so that it browns evenly. Add the garlic powder, salt and hoisin sauce and cook until the meat is done and most of the juices have been absorbed and evaporated, about 5-7 minutes.
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To assemble the lettuce wraps:
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Wash and pat dry the leaves of lettuce. Scoop heaping amounts of meat onto each leaf. Add several pieces of tangerine, a tablespoon of chopped walnuts, several slices of avocado and drizzle desired amount of hoisin sauce on top. Eat like a taco.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE HOISIN SAUCE:, 4 Tablespoons Soy Sauce, 2 teaspoons White Vinegar, 1 teaspoon Sesame Seed Oil, and more.

Yes, Asian Lettuce Wraps With Homemade Hoisin Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!