Crunchy Thai Lettuce Wraps
These flavorful and vibrant Thai lettuce wraps are filled with crunchy vegetables and drizzled with a zesty peanut dressing. This recipe swaps out soy sauce for a unique twist and brings a burst of delicious flavors to your dinner table.
ingredients
- 1 head of iceberg lettuce
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup thinly sliced bell peppers
- 1 cup julienned cucumbers
- 1 cup cooked rice vermicelli noodles
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
steps
- 1.
In a small bowl, whisk together sesame oil, lime juice, maple syrup, rice vinegar, peanut butter, ginger, garlic, salt, and pepper to make the peanut dressing.
- 2.
Gently separate lettuce leaves, rinse, and pat dry.
- 3.
In a large bowl, combine shredded carrots, bell peppers, cucumbers, rice vermicelli noodles, and cilantro. Drizzle the peanut dressing over the mixture and toss to combine.
- 4.
Place a scoop of the vegetable filling onto each lettuce leaf, sprinkle with chopped peanuts, and wrap the lettuce around the mixture.
- 5.
Serve with extra peanut dressing on the side.
