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Duck Lettuce Wraps

Savory duck meat wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves, perfect for a light and flavorful meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Duck Filling
  • 1 lb ground duck
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium preferred
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 cup mushrooms finely chopped
  • 1 cup carrots finely shredded
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 inch ginger fresh, grated
Lettuce Wraps
  • 1 head butter lettuce leaves separated
  • 1 cup cilantro fresh, chopped
  • 1 cup peanuts chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Duck Filling
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, add the ground duck and cook until browned.
  2. Add the garlic, ginger, mushrooms, and carrots; sauté for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  3. Stir in the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, and green onions; cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Assemble the Wraps
  1. Take a lettuce leaf and spoon a portion of the duck filling into the center.
  2. Top with chopped cilantro and peanuts, then fold the lettuce over the filling to create a wrap.
  3. Serve immediately with extra hoisin sauce on the side if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1wrapCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These wraps are versatile; feel free to add other toppings like sliced bell peppers or avocado.

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