Oriental Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Name: Oriental Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 packages (3 Oz. Size) Oriental Ramen Noodles With Seasoning Packet; 6 cups Water; 1 whole Cucumber, Seeded And Cut Into Thin Strips; 2 cups Carrot Shreds; 1 cup Green Onions, Sliced; 3 whole Peppers (I Like Yellow, Orange And Red); 2 cups Seasoned, Cooked Chicken, Roughly Chopped; 4 teaspoons Sesame Oil; 4 Tablespoons Soy Sauce (Use Reduced Sodium Because Of Ramen's High Sodium Content); 1 piece (1-Inch Long) Ginger Root, Pressed Or Peeled And Chopped Finely; 4 cloves Garlic, Pressed; 1/2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper; Lettuce, Such As Butter, Boston, Leaf Lettuce, Or Whatever You Like As Long As It Can Hold The Noodle Mixture Securely; Soy Sauce And Sweet And Sour Sauce, To Serve

Servings: persons

4 packages (3 Oz. Size) Oriental Ramen Noodles With Seasoning Packet
6 cups Water
1 whole Cucumber, Seeded And Cut Into Thin Strips
2 cups Carrot Shreds
1 cup Green Onions, Sliced
3 whole Peppers (I Like Yellow, Orange And Red)
2 cups Seasoned, Cooked Chicken, Roughly Chopped
4 teaspoons Sesame Oil
4 Tablespoons Soy Sauce (Use Reduced Sodium Because Of Ramen's High Sodium Content)
1 piece (1-Inch Long) Ginger Root, Pressed Or Peeled And Chopped Finely
4 cloves Garlic, Pressed
1/2 teaspoons Cayenne Pepper
Lettuce, Such As Butter, Boston, Leaf Lettuce, Or Whatever You Like As Long As It Can Hold The Noodle Mixture Securely
Soy Sauce And Sweet And Sour Sauce, To Serve

1
In a large pot, cook ramen noodles (including seasoning packets) in the water, breaking each packet of Ramen into small pieces.
2
Do not follow instructions on package, instead cook with seasonings until al dente.
3
Then drain and rinse with cold water.
4
Prepare the cucumbers and carrots and set aside for later.
5
Slice green onions.
6
Slice tops and bottoms of bell peppers and chop.
7
Cut remaining pepper (the middles) into thin strips and refrigerate until serving time.
8
Place noodles, cooked and chopped chicken, chopped bell pepper (remember, tops and bottoms only) and green onions in a large bowl.
9
Stir to combine.
10
In a small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, garlic and cayenne pepper.
11
Pour over noodle mixture and stir to coat.
12
Refrigerate until serving time.
13
Thoroughly wash lettuce leaves, being careful not to tear and pat them dry.
14
To serve, fill individual lettuce leaves with noodle mixture and top with cucumber, pepper strips and carrot shreds.
15
Drizzle with soy and or sweet and sour sauce.
16
No forks needed, just dig in!

1117

kcal

Calories

Fat

177

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 packages (3 Oz. Size) Oriental Ramen Noodles With Seasoning Packet, 6 cups Water, 1 whole Cucumber, Seeded And Cut Into Thin Strips, 2 cups Carrot Shreds, and more.

Yes, Oriental Lettuce Wraps falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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!

Oriental Lettuce Wraps

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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