Grammy's Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Name: Grammy's Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 garlic cloves; 1 lb ground turkey (beef can be used); 1 cup of chopped onion (1 medium size onion); 12 lb carrot (short julienned); ½ cup fish sauce (patis); 1 lb green beans (fresh chopped); 1 small jicama, chopped; 12 lb celery, chopped; 12 small cabbage, chopped; 1 lb lettuce, separated; 2 tablespoons oil; 1 cup water; 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch; ¼ cup sugar; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 3 garlic cloves, pressed

Servings: persons

3 garlic cloves
1 lb ground turkey (beef can be used)
1 cup of chopped onion (1 medium size onion)
12 lb carrot (short julienned)
½ cup fish sauce (patis)
1 lb green beans (fresh chopped)
1 small jicama, chopped
12 lb celery, chopped
12 small cabbage, chopped
1 lb lettuce, separated
2 tablespoons oil
1 cup water
1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
¼ cup sugar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 garlic cloves, pressed

1
Heat oil in a large pot on medium heat.
2
Brown the garlic in the oil.
3
Add ground turkey and brown it.
4
Add onions and carrots.
5
Cook until onions are transparent.
6
Add fish sauce (patis).
7
Add green beans, jicama, and celery.
8
Cook until vegetables are done.
9
Remove the pan from the heat.
10
Add the cabbage and mix until the cabbage is wilted.
11
Serve wrapped in lettuce with sauce.
12
Sauce:.
13
Mix cornstarch and water over medium low heat.
14
Add the sugar and soy sauce.
15
Continue to heat and mix until the sauce is thick.
16
Add pressed garlic to taste.

1410

kcal

Calories

Fat

261

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 garlic cloves, 1 lb ground turkey (beef can be used), 1 cup of chopped onion (1 medium size onion), 12 lb carrot (short julienned), and more.

Yes, Grammy's Lettuce Wraps falls under the Seafood 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!

Grammy's Lettuce Wraps

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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