PF Chang's Lettuce Wraps

AsianChickenIntermediate30 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 8 whole dried shiitake mushrooms
  • 1 0.5 lb boneless skinless chicken, minced
  • 5 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp fresh minced ginger
  • 2 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 whole green onions, minced
  • 8 oz canned bamboo shoots, minced
  • 8 oz canned water chestnuts, minced
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 head iceberg lettuce, leaves separated into cups

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cover dried mushrooms with boiling water; let stand 30 minutes, then drain. Discard woody stems; mince mushrooms.

  2. 2

    Mix hoisin sauce, soy sauce, dry sherry, oyster sauce, water, sesame oil, sugar, and cornstarch in a bowl to make the cooking sauce.

  3. 3

    In a medium bowl, combine cornstarch, sherry, water, soy sauce, salt, pepper, and chicken. Let sit 15 minutes.

  4. 4

    Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a wok or skillet. Add chicken and stir-fry until browned. Remove and set aside.

  5. 5

    Add remaining oil to wok. Add ginger, garlic, green onions, and optional dried chiles. Stir-fry 1 minute.

  6. 6

    Add mushrooms, bamboo shoots, and water chestnuts. Stir-fry 2 minutes.

  7. 7

    Return chicken to wok. Add cooking sauce and stir until thickened. Serve in lettuce cups.

Tags

asian