Recipe: Bangkok Lettuce Wraps

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From: Kelly~WA

Bangkok Lettuce Wraps

1 cup grated carrot
1 cup grated cucumber
2 cups shredded cabbage
2 cups cooked rice
3 cups cooked, shredded pork roast
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chunky peanut butter
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 large lettuce leaves (iceberg or green leaf), blanched
and patted dry
with paper towel

In medium bowl, combine carrot, cucumber, cabbage, rice and pork. Season with salt and pepper. In small bowl, whisk together honey, vinegar, peanut butter, cilantro, ginger and garlic. Heat dressing in small saucepan, stirring until thickened, about 3 to 4 minutes. To assemble wraps, lay lettuce leaves on work surface. Spoon 1/2 cup pork mixture in center of leaf. Drizzle each wrap with 2 tablespoons dressing. Fold in sides to wrap.