In a rush, a dire rush, I didn’t have the chance to take multiple recipe-in-progress photos. But I did manage to capture this one image. It was a delicious meal, low in carbohydrates and rich in flavor. My toddler also enjoyed putting his wrap together.
asian lettuce wraps with garlic scapes
By Published: July 18, 2008
In a rush, a dire rush, I didn't have the chance to take multiple recipe-in-progress photos. But I did manage to capture this one …
Ingredients
- 3 Cups Leftover Roast Chicken, Chopped
- 5-6 Garlic Scapes, Chopped
- 1 Bunch Basil
- 1 Bunch Cilantro
- 3 Carrots
- 1 1-inch Knob of Ginger, Minced
- Tamari
- Fish Sauce
- Pinch of Crushed Red Pepper
- 3 Tablespoons Coconut Oil
- 3 Tablespoons Sesame Seeds
- Mung Bean Sprouts to Garnish
- 1 Head Butterleaf Lettuce
Instructions
- First, heat the coconut oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the ginger, garlic scapes and red pepper and continue to heat until the mixture becomes fragrant (trust me … it won’t be long).
- Add the chopped chicken and carrots and cook until the carrots brighten a bit (they should still be crunchy when served) and the chicken is heated through. Shred or snip the basil and cilantro leaves over the skillet, and reserve some to garnish the plate.
- Deglaze the pan with a touch of tamari and plenty of fish sauce. Serve on a platter and allow guests to fill their lettuce leaves with the mixture and garnish as desired.
- You can serve Sesame Tamari Dipping Sauce with the wraps if desired.
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This looks amazing! I am always on the lookout for good recipes that use leftover roast chicken. I roast chicken almost weekly; a wonderful way to get a couple of easy meals during a long work week. This absolutely makes the cut – now to head off to the farmer’s market to pick up some garlic scapes!
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what are garlic scapes?
Garlic scapes are these beautiful little twirls that grow from the top of a garlic stalk, very tasty! http://gardening.about.com/od/herbsatoz/a/What-Are-Garlic-Scapes.htm