Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
1 unit

carrot

peeled

1 unit

red bell pepper

trimmed, seeded

4 ounce

bamboo shoots

drained

2 tbsp

peanuts

unsalted

6 ounce

chicken breasts

cooked, diced

3.5 ounce

chicken-flavored ramen noodles

package

2 tsp

ginger

grated

0.5 tsp

nutmeg

2 tbsp

sesame oil

0.25 tbsp

soy sauce

3 tbsp

water

2 tbsp

cornstarch

1 tsp

black pepper

10 piece

romaine lettuce leaves

washed

Step 1
~2 min

Peel the carrot, trim the red pepper (remove seeds and pith), and drain the bamboo shoots.

Step 2
~2 min

Cut the carrot, red pepper, and bamboo shoots into 1-inch long pieces.

Step 3
~2 min

Pulse the carrot, pepper, bamboo, and peanuts in a food processor until finely diced (like ground meat).

Step 4
~2 min

Transfer the mixture to a separate bowl.

Step 5
~2 min

Pulse the ramen noodles (reserve seasoning), cooked chicken, ginger, and nutmeg in the food processor until a similar size to the veggies.

Step 6
~2 min

Combine the ramen-chicken mixture with the veggie mixture and stir well.

Step 7
~2 min

Heat sesame oil in a large pan.

Step 8
~2 min

Add the veggie/ramen mixture to the pan and cook for 5 minutes.

Step 9
~2 min

In a small dish, mix water, soy sauce, half the chicken-flavored seasoning, and cornstarch.

Step 10
~2 min

Stir the mixture into the pan and cook for about 5 more minutes, or until thickened.

Step 11
~2 min

Season to taste with black pepper.

Step 12
~2 min

Wash the romaine lettuce leaves and trim the bottom.

Step 13
~2 min

Serve the hot mixture in a large bowl and the lettuce on a plate.

Step 14
~2 min

Spoon about 3 tablespoons of the mixture into a lettuce leaf and roll it like a burrito to make your own wraps.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a drizzle of sriracha for extra spice

Top with chopped green onions for garnish

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

The filling can be made ahead and reheated

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of steamed rice.

Garnish with chopped cilantro and sesame seeds.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Spring rolls
Miso soup

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

East Asia

Cultural Significance

Commonly found in Asian cuisine

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Lunch

Popularity Score

65/100

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