Recipe: Asian Barbecued Turkey Lettuce Wraps (using ground turkey)

Asian Barbecued Turkey Lettuce Wraps

1 pound ground turkey
1/3 cup hoisin sauce
1/2 cup commercial barbecue sauce
1 tablespoon fresh gingerroot, peeled and grated
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/4 cup diced scallions
2 tablespoons crystallized ginger, finely minced
10 large iceberg lettuce leaves, washed, dried and well chilled

Over medium heat, crumble turkey into a wok or large skillet and saute, stirring to break up any clumps. Cook until lightly browned.

Stir in hoisin and barbecue sauces, ginger root and garlic. Cook until hot and well blended.

Mix in pine nuts, scallions and crystallized ginger, tossing gently just long enough to heat through and blend well.

To serve, spoon the hot turkey mixture into each lettuce leaf cup and roll tightly to enclose the turkey mixture.

Note: This is a delightful casual party food. Your guests will enjoy rolling their own appetizers.

Source: National Turkey Federation
Recipe by: Larry Elder of Charlotte, NC
Runner-up in the 2000 North Carolina Turkey Cooking Contest
Servings: 10