Asian Lettuce Wraps

So I decided this week we would be avoiding meat. I wanted to introduce my husband to an apple and considering he bought be a food processor, decided to make use of it and bring in a daily fruit/veggie juice to boost the healthy food intake! Alas I believe he has eaten one apple. One lonely apple... *sigh*

The meals however have gone down much better. I banned processed foods,at home at least *shakes fist at husband* and stocked the fridge with fresh produce. Boy it looked and smelled amazing! As an extra bonus the yummy fresh produce has been USED not wasted and I sure an feeling good. I have a few meals to share *hangs head for being a bad blogger* and I cannot think of a better place to start.

The ever amazing Miss A has shared this with me when I demanding meat free ideas from some fantastic ladies. I've slightly altered but nothing major :)
Wait till I share the rest :)

OK so here are the Asian Lettuce wraps

Serves 4

Sauce:
1/3 cup orange juice (about 80ml, fresh if possible)
1 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
1/4 tsp sesame oil
1/4 tsp dried chili flakes *optional*

Make this up, whisk in a bowl and leave to stand. I left mine for about 2 hours

Wraps:
1/2 cup brown rice (uncooked)
400g minced turkey, tofu or beef
2 tsp very fine chopped garlic
2 tsp very fine chopped fresh ginger
1 lrg red pepper, cut to thin strips
6 spring onions, sliced thin
2 tbsp hoisin sauce (or 3 *snigger*)
8 lettuce leaves, Iceberg works well


Before doing any prep, cook the rice. Add it to boiling water and it will take up to 20 mins

Prep away!

Pre heat a wok. Add your choice of meat or "meat" with the garlic and ginger
Cook through. Break up the meat as you cook

Add the red pepper to warm

Drain rice

Add the spring onion & hoisin sauce

To serve, add rice, meat mix to the lettuce "cup" and drizzle the sauce over


I want to eat this again just typing about it!