Found this recipe on the web when I did a google search for "Lettuce Wraps from PF Changs". Thought I would give this a shot. I modified the original recipe that I found.
I've got to say its similar to PF Chang's but not exactly the same. But it was really really good.
Ingredients:
Marinade
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tsps red wine
- 2 tsps water
- 2 tsps soy sauce
Filling Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs of boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced small
- 5 tbsp of vegetable oil
- 1 tsp of ground ginger
- 2 tsp garlic, minced
- 1 cup of shittake mushrooms
- Few shakes of minced onions
- 1/2 can of bean sprouts (drained)
- 1 can (8oz) of water chesnuts (drained)
Cooking Sauce
- 1 tbsp hoison sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp red wine
- 2 tbsps oyster sauce
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 tsps cornstarch
Lettuce leaves (washed)
Directions:
Mix all the ingredients for "cooking sauce" and set aside.
In bowl, combine marinade ingredients and mix well. Add chicken and stir to coat. Stir in 1 tsp of oil and set sit for 15 mins.
Heat wok or frying pan over medium-high heat. Add 3 tsp of oil. Add chicken and stir fry for 3-4 mins. Set aside.
Add 2 tsp of oil to the pan. Add ginger, garlic and minced onions. for a minute or so. Add mushrooms, bean sprouts, and water chesnuts. Stir and cook for 2 mins.
Return chicken to the pan. Add cooking sauce to the pan. Cook until thickened and hot.
To serve, pour the mixture into a lettuce leaf and eat like a burrito. (NOTE: make sure that the mixture is drained a little before putting in the lettuce leaf or it will get soggy)
