Tangy Lamb and Asparagus Lettuce Cups Recipe
Serving Size: 12
Preparation
For dressing, purée first 5 ingredients in blender. Let stand 15 minutes to 1 hour. Strain mixture into a small bowl, pressing out as much liquid as possible, discard solids. Add sweet chili sauce, mix well. Set aside.
For Lamb-Asparagus Filling, season lamb with salt and pepper. In large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil over medium heat. Add seasoned ground lamb, and sauté until heated through. Drain fat, and remove lamb to mixing bowl; set aside.
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil in same pan. Add asparagus and red pepper; sauté until tender. Turn into bowl with lamb. Reserve 1/4 cup and add remaining dressing to bowl with lamb; mix well.
To serve, divide lamb mixture among lettuce cups; arrange on serving platter. Serve at room temperature with any remaining dressing.
Ingredients
Dressing
- 1/4 cup fresh gingerroot, sliced
- 1/4 cup lemon grass, sliced
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons water
- 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
Lamb-Asparagus Filling
- 1 pound ground California lamb
- Salt and pepper; to taste
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
- 1 pound California asparagus, cut crosswise diagonally into 1-inch pieces
- 1 small red bell pepper, diced
- 12 iceberg or butter lettuce leaves, for cups
