Turkey Potsticker Stir-Fry Lettuce Wraps (Printable Version)

Savory turkey and crisp vegetables in ginger-soy sauce, served in cool lettuce cups with sesame seeds.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Protein

01 - 1 pound ground turkey

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 cup shredded carrots
03 - 1 cup shredded green cabbage
04 - 1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions, divided
05 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
06 - 1 clove garlic, minced
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced

→ Sauce

08 - 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
09 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
10 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil
11 - 1 teaspoon honey or brown sugar
12 - 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes, optional

→ Assembly

13 - 1 head butter lettuce or romaine, leaves separated and washed
14 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, and chili flakes. Set aside.
02 - Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up, until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 6 minutes. Drain excess liquid if needed.
03 - Add garlic, ginger, and half the scallions to the turkey. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Stir in carrots, cabbage, and bell pepper. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
05 - Pour the sauce over the mixture and toss well to coat. Cook for 1 more minute, then remove from heat.
06 - Spoon the turkey stir-fry mixture into lettuce leaves. Garnish with remaining scallions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It delivers all the savory, gingery satisfaction of dumplings without any folding or steaming.
  • The crisp lettuce cups make every bite feel light and refreshing, even though the filling is rich and hearty.
  • You can have dinner on the table in 35 minutes, most of it hands-off browning time.
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day tucked into a wrap or spooned over rice.
02 -
  • Don't skip draining the turkey if it releases a lot of liquid; a watery filling will make the lettuce cups soggy and sad.
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes before sprinkling; the difference in flavor is startling.
  • If your lettuce leaves are too small or floppy, overlap two to create a sturdier cup.
03 -
  • Prep all your vegetables before you start cooking; stir-fries move fast, and you don't want to be chopping mid-recipe.
  • Use the highest heat your stove can handle without smoking; a hot pan gives you better browning and keeps the vegetables crisp.
  • If you love ginger, grate it on a microplane instead of mincing; it distributes more evenly and melts into the sauce.
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