Thai Turkey Lettuce Wraps

Instructions

1. 01

   Squeeze the ground turkey out of the wrapper into a bowl and add minced garlic, minced ginger root, Asian sesame oil, rice vinegar, and soy sauce.

2. 02

   Use your clean hands to combine those seasonings with the ground turkey.

3. 03

   Heat the peanut oil in a large non-stick frying pan, add the seasoned turkey, and cook over medium-high heat until any released water has completely evaporated and turkey is lightly browned.

4. 04

   While turkey cooks, mix together the fish sauce, rice vinegar, Asian sesame oil, and red pepper flakes to make the sauce. (Some people like a teaspoon or two of sweetener in this sauce; taste and see if you want to add that.)

5. 05

   Cut the cucumber into matchstick strips and chop herbs. We used Herb Scissors (affiliate link) to cut the basil into thin chiffonade strips, but if you're using mint or cilantro you may prefer to just chop with a knife.

6. 06

   Cut out the core of the lettuce heads and separate into leaves or cups. (Wash lettuce if needed.)

7. 07

   When turkey is nicely browned, spoon turkey into lettuce pieces, and top with some of the spicy sauce, cucumber matchsticks, and fresh herbs.

8. 08

   Devour the Thai Turkey Lettuce Wraps and enjoy!