Low Calorie Thai Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Name: Low Calorie Thai Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: fresh iceberg lettuce (about one head, this type works best for this recipe); 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 piece galangal, grated (or ginger); 1 red chile, de-seeded and finely sliced (omit altogether if you prefer very mild wraps); 2 shallots, sliced finely; 1/2 cup firm tofu, cut into matchsticks (OR 1/2 cup cooked chicken or pork, shredded, OR 1/2 cup cooked baby shrimp); 1 carrot, cut into thin strips; 4 -5 shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced; 1 egg (optional); 1/2 cup shredded cabbage (red is very good, but any type will work); 3 spring onions, sliced lengthwise into matchstick-like pieces; 2 cups brean mixed sprouts; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 2 tablespoons regular soy sauce; 2 tablespoons fish sauce (if vegetarian, use vegetarian fish sauce); 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (if vegetarian, use vegetarian oyster sauce); TOPPING; 1 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped if leaves are large; 1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts, roughly chopped; OTHER; 2 tablespoons oil, for stir-frying

Servings: persons

fresh iceberg lettuce (about one head, this type works best for this recipe)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 piece galangal, grated (or ginger)
1 red chile, de-seeded and finely sliced (omit altogether if you prefer very mild wraps)
2 shallots, sliced finely
1/2 cup firm tofu, cut into matchsticks (OR 1/2 cup cooked chicken or pork, shredded, OR 1/2 cup cooked baby shrimp)
1 carrot, cut into thin strips
4 -5 shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 egg (optional)
1/2 cup shredded cabbage (red is very good, but any type will work)
3 spring onions, sliced lengthwise into matchstick-like pieces
2 cups brean mixed sprouts
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons regular soy sauce
2 tablespoons fish sauce (if vegetarian, use vegetarian fish sauce)
1 tablespoon oyster sauce (if vegetarian, use vegetarian oyster sauce)
TOPPING
1 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped if leaves are large
1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
OTHER
2 tablespoons oil, for stir-frying

1
Place oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add garlic, galangal (or ginger), chilli, and shallots. Stir-fry one minute, or until fragrant. Stir-frying tip: add a tablespoons water whenever the wok/pan gets too dry instead of more oil.
2
Add tofu (or meat/shrimp), carrot, shiitake mushrooms, cabbage, and spring onions.
3
As you stir-fry, add the lime juice, soy sauce, fish sauce, and oyster sauce. Stir-fry about 1 minute.
4
Push ingredients to the side of the wok or pan, and crack in the egg. Stir-fry the egg quickly, breaking the yolk. Mix in with the other ingredients.
5
Add the bean sprouts and stir-fry briefly (to mix). Remove from heat and do a taste test for salt, adding 1 Tbsp more fish sauce if not salty enough.
6
Cut off the stem part of the iceburg lettuce so it's easier to separate the leaves. Now place the lettuce, the sir-fried filling, and the toppings on your table, allowing family or guests to make their own wraps.
7
To assemble wraps, take a whole lettuce leaf and place 1-2 heaping tablespoons of filling in the center. Top with a sprinkling of fresh basil and peanuts. Then wrap it up and eat. (For those who like it extra spicy, Thai chilli sauce can be added as another topping.).

398

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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

My Personal Notes

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

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: fresh iceberg lettuce (about one head, this type works best for this recipe), 3 garlic cloves, minced, 1 piece galangal, grated (or ginger), 1 red chile, de-seeded and finely sliced (omit altogether if you prefer very mild wraps), and more.

Yes, Low Calorie Thai 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!

Low Calorie Thai Lettuce Wraps

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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