Thai Turkey Lettuce Wraps

5 from 1 vote

These lettuce wraps are refreshing, zesty, and savory - all wrapped up in one bite!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: Asian

Servings: servings

Calories: 359kcal

Combine sauce ingredients, then set aside.
Heat a large pan or wok on medium-high heat. Add about a tablespoon of oil then garlic and ginger. Sauté for about 30 seconds or until soft and fragrant.
Add in ground turkey and cook until it's about 80% done. You should still see a little pink in the meat. Pour in sauce and cook until sauce is absorbed.
Spread meat in an even layer in the pan and don’t touch it for 1 - 2 minutes to allow the meat to char. Flip the meat and let it sit to brown for another 1 - 2 minutes.
Add in carrots and cook until tender but still crunchy.
Turn off the heat then mix in the water chestnuts and lime juice. Serve on the side of romaine lettuce leaves, crushed unsalted peanuts, and lime wedges, if desired. Enjoy!

Light / Regular & Dark Soy Sauce: Light / Regular soy sauce is used for its saltiness and is easily found at most grocery stores. Dark soy sauce, on the other hand, is used for the rich deep color it gives food. You can easily find it at local Asian markets or Amazon. If you have trouble finding it and omit it, just keep in mind your meat will look lighter in color.
Lettuce: Romaine lettuce is my favorite type of lettuce but you can definitely swap it out with your favorite! Don’t get stuck trying to figure out “the best” lettuce to use. Lettuce with softer leaves make it easier to fold. Lettuce with stiffer leaves have a nice crisp. Both options are great vessels to deliver this delicious filling!