Asian Barbecued Turkey Lettuce Wrap

A great appetizer for a casual spring or summer dinner.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 10
• Yields: 10 servings of 1 wrap containing approx. 1 ounce cook

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground turkey
• 1⁄3 cup hoisin sauce
• 1⁄2 cup  commercial barbecue sauce
• 1  tablespoon  fresh gingerroot, peeled and grated
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1⁄4 cup pine nuts, toasted
• 1⁄4 cup scallion, diced
• 2  tablespoons crystallized ginger, finely minced
• 10  large iceberg lettuce leaves, washed, dried and well chilled

Directions

1. Over medium heat, crumble turkey into a wok or large skillet and sauté, stirring to break up any clumps. Cook until lightly browned.
2. Stir in hoisin and barbecue sauces, gingerroot and garlic. Cook until hot and well blended. Mix pine nuts, scallions and crystallized ginger, tossing gently just long enough to heat through and blend well.
3. To serve, spoon the hot turkey mixture into each lettuce leaf cup and roll tightly to enclose the turkey mixture.
4. NOTE:
5. This is a delightful casual party food. Your guests will enjoy rolling their own appetizers.
6. Makes 10 servings (1 wrap containing approximately 1 ounce cooked turkey).