Lettuce wraps are kind of like the salad of left overs. I had a craving for something on the lighter side, but more satisfying than a salad. I had some leftover roasted chicken and rice to use up, as well as fresh red peppers and cucumbers. I could have sauteed my frozen shrimp, used sliced avocado, etc. I also love Thai peanut sauce. it's tangy, rich, and has just the right amount of sweetness. It's incredibly easy to make. Ingredients:
1/4 red bell pepper, julienned
1/3 cucumber sliced into thirds
1 c. cooked rice
1 c. cooked sliced chicken
3-4 big lettuce leaves
1/4 cup chunky peanut butter
1 Tbs cider vinegar
1 Tbs red curry paste/sauce
1/2 c. coconut or regular milk
1. In a sauce pan heat peanut butter, red curry paste, cider vinegar, and milk on a low-med heat, stirring constantly to combine
2. Once heated through and mixed, remove from heat, and put to the side
3. Assemble sliced veggies, chicken, and rice on a plate with a couple leaves of lettuce4. Fill each leaf with the ingredients and either dip into the sauce or pour it over!
