Tai Lettuce Wraps

ingredients

1 tsp sesame oil
1/4 c light oil
1/4 c rice wine vinegar
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp dark brown sugar
2 tbsp smooth peanut butter
1 inch fresh ginger peeled and chopped
1 lg garlic clove
1 tsp Asian chili of 1 tsp dried red Chile flakes
2 tbsp mayo
1/3 c cilantro
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3 c cooked chicken
1/2 c green onion
1/2 c shredded carrots
1 small red bell pepper
1 1/2 c. bean sprouts
1 1/2 c chopped peanuts
1 large head iceberg lettuce

directions

Put first 11 ingredient’s in a blender or food processor. Blend or pulse until smooth. Add 1/3 of the chopped cilantro and pulse only slightly to evenly distribute the cilantro in the dressing. Transfer the dressing to a small mixing bowl and set aside. The dressing can be made up to 2 days in advance. Cover refrigerate the dressing. Put the chopped chicken in a large mixing bowl. Add onion, carrots, bean sprouts, red pepper, 3/4 c peanuts and another third of cilantro. Add dressing and toss gently to coat evenly. Rinse the lettuce. remove and discord any brown or tough outer leaves. Remove 12-14 whole leaves, rinse each leaf again and pat gently with a paper towel to dry each leaf. To serve, mound 2-3 heaping tablespoons of chicken salad mixture onto a lettuce cup. Fold the cup over taco style and eat.

Source: Regina