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Spicy Peanut Sauce
Created by Lisa M Brefere
STEP 1
2 tbsp . Lemon grass chopped and pounded
2 tbsp Garlic minced
2 tbsp Shallots fine brunoise
2 tbsp Fresh ginger root minced
2 tbsp White wine
1 pt Vegetable stock
In a pot, place all ingredients. Bring to a simmer and let steep for about 10 minutes. Take off stove and strain into another sauce pot, squeezing out all the liquid from the vegetables.
STEP 2
6 oz Peanut butter creamy
1 tbsp Sambal
1/4 cup Lemon juice fresh squeezed
1 tbsp Grated lemon rind
1 tbsp Hoisin sauce
1 tbsp Sweet Soy sauce
as needed Vegetable stock
Add all ingredients to hot liquid, whisking to blend into a smooth sauce. Return to the stove on low-heat and let simmer for several minutes. Thin with vegetable stock if needed. Serve immediately or reserve for a later use.
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Nanjing Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Created by Lisa M Brefere
Categories: Portions:
Appetizers, Asian, Entrees, Healthy, Sandwiches 8
Heat oil in wok, add in chicken, let brown stirring occasionally. Then add in garlic and ginger. Continue to cook on high-heat without burning until chicken is cooked. Add in lemon to finish. Remove and reserve chicken on side.
Sauce:
In a small pot, melt peanut butter and rice wine vinegar. Stir in the rest of ingredients and reserve on the side.
In a wok, on high-heat, add in oil, mushrooms and water chestnuts to cook. Next, add in chicken mixture and incorporate. Add in enough sauce to coat ingredients, reserve remainder for on-the-side. Finish with sesame oil. Place whole leaves on a serving platter, fill each with chicken mixture and top with scallions and toasted peanuts.