Potsticker Noodle Lettuce Cups (Print Version)

Crisp lettuce cups filled with savory turkey and noodles in Asian-inspired sauce for a light, satisfying meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Protein & Noodles

01 - 12.3 oz ground turkey
02 - 5.3 oz rice noodles, thin, cooked and drained, or shirataki noodles for lower carbohydrate content

→ Vegetables

03 - 1 tablespoon neutral oil such as canola or sunflower
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
06 - 4 scallions, finely sliced with green tops reserved for garnish
07 - 1 cup shredded carrots
08 - 1 cup shredded cabbage, Napa or green variety

→ Sauce

09 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free preparation
10 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
11 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
12 - 1 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce, optional to taste
13 - 1 teaspoon honey or sugar substitute

→ Assembly

14 - 1 large head butter lettuce, leaves separated and washed
15 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
16 - Fresh cilantro or mint leaves for garnish, optional

# How-To Steps:

01 - Heat neutral oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook while breaking it apart until fully browned and cooked through, approximately 5 minutes.
02 - Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and scallion whites to the skillet. Stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant and garlic is softened.
03 - Add shredded carrots and cabbage to the skillet. Stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until vegetables reach desired tenderness.
04 - Push the cooked mixture to one side of the skillet and add cooked noodles to the empty space.
05 - In a small mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, chili-garlic sauce, and honey. Pour the sauce mixture over the skillet contents and toss thoroughly until all components are evenly coated and heated through.
06 - Remove from heat and stir in half of the reserved scallion greens.
07 - Spoon the turkey-noodle filling into individual butter lettuce leaves. Top with toasted sesame seeds, remaining scallion greens, and fresh herbs if desired.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It tastes indulgent but won't leave you feeling weighed down afterward.
  • The whole thing comes together in 30 minutes without any fussy techniques or special equipment.
  • You get to eat with your hands like a human being, which never gets old.
02 -
  • Don't overcook the vegetables thinking they need to be soft, you want them to have personality and snap, not turn into mush.
  • Have your lettuce leaves ready and separated before you start cooking, because the filling waits for nobody and gets cold fast if you're fumbling around trying to find a good leaf.
03 -
  • Pre-shred your vegetables while your turkey is browning, you'll feel like you're moving at restaurant speed.
  • Taste the sauce before you pour it in the skillet, adjust the balance of salty and sour to your preference because it's easier than trying to fix it after.
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