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ASIAN STYLE OSTRICH LETTUCE WRAPS

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ASIAN STYLE OSTRICH LETTUCE WRAPS

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Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Lettuce Wrap Sauce
  • 2 tbst olive oil
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp fresh grated ginger
  • 1/2 tsp Thai-style pepper flakes
Ground Ostrich Filling
  • 8 oz ground ostich
  • 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 tbsp fresh minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup scallions, sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 head Bibb lettuce
  • 2 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1/4 cup peanuts

Method
 

  1. Make the sauce: In a mixing bowl whisk together brown sugar, sesame oil, soy sauce, Thai-style pepper flakes (optional), ginger and olive oil. Divide in half, one-half for the meat mixture and one half for dipping sauce.
  2. Make the meat filling: Sauté ostrich and onion in a medium skillet until the meat is brown. Add minced garlic and bell peppers. Sauté 3-4 minutes until the peppers are tender. Stir in the sauce and cook 1-2 minutes to warm through and meld flavors.
  3. Place meat mixture in a serving dishwith sprinkled peanuts, scallions, sesame seeds. Serve family style with Bibblettuce leaves and dipping sauce for building wraps at the table.