Lettuce leaves with meat filling
Description
The appetizing combination of juicy meat, crunchy vegetables, and fragrant sauce makes this appetizer incredibly tasty and filling. It can be served warm or chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Pass the garlic through a press. Finely chop the ginger. Dice the carrots, chop the celery, and finely chop the onion. In a large skillet, heat the sesame oil and canola oil over medium heat. Add the ginger and garlic. Sauté until fragrant.
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Step 2
2. Add chopped carrot, celery, and shallot. Sauté for about 5–8 minutes until the vegetables are soft. Add the turkey to the pan with the vegetables. Mix well. Add chestnut water and green onion.
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Step 3
3. Meanwhile, mix all the sauces together in a bowl, including the sugar. Mix well. Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the vegetable mixture in the skillet and stir. Fry until the turkey is done.
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Step 4
4. Separate the lettuce or cabbage into leaves. Place the prepared filling in the center of each leaf and serve. If desired, add a little chopped cilantro to the leaves for extra aroma.