Baked Hoisin Chicken Meatball Lettuce Wraps Food

HOISIN MEATBALL LETTUCE WRAPS

Steps:

• Place cornstarch in a shallow bowl. In a large bowl, combine the next 7 ingredients. Add beef and pork; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-in. balls; coat with cornstarch., In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Brown meatballs in batches, adding additional oil as needed. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels., Add sauce ingredients to skillet; cook and stir over medium heat until blended. Return meatballs to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until meatballs are glazed and cooked through, 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve meatballs in lettuce leaves; sprinkle with cilantro.

HOISIN CHICKEN IN CRISP LETTUCE

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix the sherry and cornflour to a smooth liquid. Add the soy and hoisin sauces, sugar and stock. Set aside.
• Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan, toss in the garlic and whites of the spring onions and stir fry for 2-3 minutes. Tip in the chicken and stir fry over a high heat until it colours, using the back of a spoon to break up any big lumps. Tip in the water chestnuts and stir fry for a further 1-2 minutes.
• Push the chicken mixture to one side of the wok. Pour the sherry mixture into the empty part and stir for 1-2 minutes until it bubbles and thickens. Combine thoroughly, then leave to simmer for 5-10 minutes. Season and stir in the green spring onions and coriander.
• Lay the lettuce leaves on serving plates, spoon in the warm mixture without overfilling, and scatter with the shredded spring onion. Suggest your guests roll the lettuce up around the filling to make a shape that's easy to eat as finger food.
• Prepare ahead; you can cook the filling the day before, leave to cool and store in a plastic container in the fridge overnight. Reheat it well for 5-10 minutes until hot, stirring all the time and adding a splash of hot water if it's too dry.

HOISIN CHICKEN LETTUCE WRAPS

Steps:

• Place chicken in single layer in large saucepan and add enough water to cover by 1/2-inch. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer, cover, and poach 12 to 15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink inside. Drain and set aside to cool.
• Place slaw mix in large bowl.
• Add bean sprouts, scallion, peanuts, hoisin sauce, ginger and hot sauce.
• Chop cooled chicken or shred to make about 2 cups and add to slaw mixture. Toss to combine well.
• To serve, place lettuce leaves on platter or individual dishes and divide chicken mixture evenly among lettuce leaves, about 1/3 cup per leaf.
• Or, allow guests to make their own lettuce wraps!
• Fold sides over and roll up from stem end.
• 4 servings.

HOISIN CHICKEN WRAPS

Steps:

• In a small bowl or shallow dish, combine hoisin sauce, soy sauce, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, lime juice and garlic. Add chicken; turn to coat. Refrigerate 30 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk vinegar, 1/8 teaspoon Sriracha and remaining 1 tablespoon brown sugar. Add carrots and radishes; toss to coat. Set aside. Drain chicken, discarding marinade. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook until a thermometer reads 165°, 4-5 minutes on each side. Remove to a cutting board; cool slightly. Slice chicken into 1/2-in. pieces. Combine mayonnaise, honey and remaining 1/8 teaspoon Sriracha; spread over tortillas. Layer with chicken, carrot mixture, cucumber and mint. Fold bottom and sides of tortilla over filling and roll up.

VIETNAMESE CHICKEN MEATBALLS IN LETTUCE WRAPS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°. Position a rack in the top third of the oven.
• In a food processor, pulse the chicken until coarsely ground; transfer to a bowl.
• Add the fish sauce, shallots, garlic, lemongrass, chopped cilantro and mint, cornstarch, salt and pepper and mix with your hands.
• Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Spread the sugar on a plate.
• Using slightly moistened hands, roll the chicken mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls.
• Roll the meatballs in the sugar until they are evenly coated.
• Transfer the meatballs to the prepared baking sheet and bake them for 15 minutes, until they are lightly browned and cooked through.
• Meanwhile, arrange the lettuce, cilantro and mint leaves, cucumber and onion on a platter.
• Transfer the meatballs to the platter and serve with chili sauce.