It’s gettin’ steamy in here…
and I’ve got Thai Larb Chicken Lettuce Cups for a Steamy Kitchen #SundaySupper!! Not only that, my Sunday Supper friends and I have 20 copies of Steamy Kitchen’s Healthy Asian Favorites to giveaway TONIGHT!!
Gonna be honest, when Isabel announced the event, I am probably the only member of the Sunday Supper crew who actually hadn’t heard of Jaden Hair and Steamy Kitchen. I know! Who am I?! But right around the same time as the event was announced, I saw some other bloggers sharing recipes from her new cookbook, and I saw the recipes that we could share for this event, and instantly Jaden had a new fan and follower. These recipes are totally my style – full of flavor and nutritious, real food ingredients, but without excess fat, and naturally gluten free. Just simple, good, delicious food. This is why, other than occasionally going to our local Thai restaurant, I really only eat Asian food that I cook at home.
When I received the cookbook, I was completely hooked. First, after an introduction by The Pioneer Woman herself, the first thing you see in the cookbook is a two page spread of photos of Jaden and her family. THIS is who she is cooking for. I could totally relate, as can many of us, as I cook for my family, not for my blog. The blog just comes out of the food I make for my family. Then as I dug in further, so many recipes jumped out that I want to make – Quinoa Salad with Avocado and Peas, Chicken-Mango Lettuce Cups, Cauliflower “Steaks”, Passionfruit Mimosas… Should I go on?!
If these sound as amazing to you as they do to me, you can purchase your own copy of Steamy Kitchen’s Healthy Asian Favorites Cookbook. But, wait till tomorrow to do that, because below you can find out how you can win one of 20 copies that the #SundaySupper crew is giving away. Make sure you visit all of the blogs listed at the bottom of this post to check out the amazing recipes they are sharing, and to gain another entry.
Out of the recipes we could choose to share, I was immediately drawn to these Thai Larb Chicken Lettuce Cups, since they would fit in perfect with my current gestational diabetes diet – lots of protein and veggies, low in carbs. PERFECT!
This is fun, interactive, and customizable appetizer or meal. Just cook up the chicken mixture, put it into a bowl, stack up some lettuce leaves, and make a little plate of add-ons and garnishes. I used julienned carrots for crunch, limes for a hit of acid, and some fresh herbaciousness from cilantro. Then everybody can put their lettuce cups together as they wish. And actually, since we were making it a meal, I made a little brown rice for wrapping in the cups, or just eating with the chicken, as The Bug did. Plus, it is easy to make ahead and then reheat at dinnertime. Jaden knows just how to satisfy all the the time and taste needs of a busy family!!
I just adore these Thai Larb Chicken Lettuce Cups. The Hubby and The Big did, too. Well, The Bug wouldn’t eat the lettuce, because, you know, he’ll only eat leafy greens if they are cooked, chopped, and mixed into eggs. But he was all over the chicken. The flavors are so simple and bold at the same time, with contrasts in taste, texture and temperature with the tender, salty, warm chicken, and the cool, crisp, fresh lettuce. I doubled the recipe, since it was dinner for us, and not an appetizer, and we polished it off! I can see myself making this again and again! Although I think I need to get going on some of the other recipes in the book, too!
If you want to check out more of Jaden’s delicious recipes, you can follow Steamy Kitchen on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.
And now for the Giveaway….
Here is how to enter to win. You must do both, #1 and #2, to have an eligible entry:
1. Tell me what your favorite Asian dish is in a comment below – AND – with your Twitter handle in the comment. Comment must be posted by 8pm Eastern time today (Sunday, March 10, 2013).
2. Join in the conversation during the live #SundaySupper chat on twitter from 7 to 8pm Eastern Time today (Sunday, March 10, 2013). Your tweet(s) must contain the #SundaySupper hashtag.
The winner will be chosen randomly from the eligible entries. The winner will be notified via email. Note: Giveaway open for United States residents only. Contest ends on Sunday, March 10, 2013 at 8pm Eastern Time.
Join the Sunday Supper Team along with Jaden Hair this Sunday at 7pm Eastern Time on Twitter, just follow the #SundaySupper hashtag. We are giving away 20 copies of Steamy Kitchen’s Healthy Asian Favorites Cookbook. You don’t want to miss this week’s #SundaySupper Event!
What is your favorite Asian dish? (Remember, you must answer AND leave your Twitter handle AND participate in the chat in order to be eligible for the cookbook giveaway.)
Thai Larb Chicken Lettuce Cups
Jaden's headnote excerpt: Larb is an Asian salad that’s considered the national dish of Laos. It features a sour and spicy warm stir-fried meat on top of cold, crisp lettuce. The dressing is made of fish sauce, spicy fresh chiles, and fresh lime juice. Fresh mint leaves provide a refreshing finish. On the list of my favorite sounds would be the crisp snap crunch of super-cold lettuce as you peel off the layers, one by one. Use iceberg, Boston bibb, or any kind of lettuce that has cup-shaped leaves for this recipe. Keep the lettuce refrigerated until ready to eat.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 1/2 pound ground chicken breast
- 2 shallots, diced
- 1/4 red onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, very finely minced
- Minced fresh chiles, Jalapeño or Fresno (amount up to you)
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- 1 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 head iceberg lettuce, leaves separated into “cups”
- 1 handful of cilantro and/or mint, cut into chiffonade
Instructions
- Heat a wok or large sauté pan over high heat. When hot, swirl in 1 tablespoon of the oil and add the chicken. Use your spatula to break up the meat and spread out over the surface of the pan. Cook until browned, about 3 minutes.
- Push the ground chicken to one side of the pan and swirl in the remaining ½ tablespoon of oil. To the oil, add the shallots, red onion, garlic, and fresh chiles and sauté the aromatics until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the fish sauce, lime juice, and soy sauce.
- Serve with lettuce cups and herbs.
Enjoy!
Here is the list of #SundaySupper Contributors who will be giving away a copy of Steamy Kitchen’s Healthy Asian Favorites Cookbook and the recipes they will be sharing:
Tofu-Mushroom Miso Soup
Crispy Rice Patties
Thai Larb Lettuce Chicken Cups
Miso Cod
Sake Steamed Mussels
Salmon Honey Teriyaki
Korean Beef Bites
Mapo Tofu
Mango Brulee
We are sharing more Steamy Kitchen inspired recipes. The following Sunday Supper Contributors are joining us with some of their favorite recipes from the Steamy Kitchen website:
- Kung Pao Chicken by Cravings of a Lunatic
- Prime Rib Roast with Miso au jus by The Urban Mrs.
- Kickin’ Tequila Shrimp by Gourmet Drizzles
- Korean Beef Rice Bowl by Crispy Bits & Burnt Ends
- Pan Fried Shrimp and Pork Fried Potstickers by Dinners, Dishes and Desserts
- Shrimp Curry by Ninja Baking
Disclosure: I was provided with a copy of Steamy Kitchen’s healthy asian favorites for my review. All opinions are my own.
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Those lettuce cups look so good! I love Thai food so much.
They were awesome! You have to try them! I love Thai too.
I loved this recipe! It was so flavorful and easy to prepare. I love how you have the chicken in the bowl and the lettuce cups stacked up-gorgeous photos!
Thanks Heather – it was super-easy, and I loved that it could be done in advance.
These lettuce wraps look delicious! You are right lettuce wraps make such an easy dinner. Love being able to prepare something earlier in the day and just reheat it for the night.
I know, that is the best! With the new baby coming, I’ll be trying to make lots of meals like that!
I definitely will try this recipe! It looks marvelous!!!
You have to! It is so tasty and easy!
My favorite Asian dish is chow mein. My twitter handle is @Organizedisland.
I haven’t had chow mein in AGES!!
I am so glad I introduced you to Steamy Kitchen. You will love following her… amazing recipes and inspiration. Your photography for this post is amazing!
Jaden really is awesome! So glad to be following her now. So my style!
Not only am I drooling over your lettuce wraps, but I LOVE those plates! So gorgeous!
Thanks! Yet another where I was at a store and only bought one – just prop plates 🙂 But I love them!
Very nice. Your presentation is wonderful, and I like the “magazine-cover” effect. What a wonderfully inviting -looking meal.
Thank you!
Your lettuce cups turned out beautifully! I absolutely loved how fresh and flavorful (but simple) they were to make…I’m definitely keeping this recipe on my regular rotation!
Thanks! Yes, I’ll definitely be making this again! I want to try it with the rice cakes that some others made.
What a delicious introduction to Steamy Kitchen! I am so loving the sound of these, and I think they’re something the whole family will dig – I can’t wait to make them. Gorgeous photos 😀
They are definitely delicious, and I love that everyone can do their own thing with them. Like a new spin on taco night!
Your lettuce cups look absolutely beautiful! Did you use butter lettuce or is that iceberg?
Thanks! I used butter lettuce.
Delicious and such beautiful presentation, Brianne 🙂
Thanks Bea! I had fun styling these!
What BEAUTIFUL photos! And I love that you added the excerpt on what Larb is. Can’t wait to try it!
And my fav. dish is Mongolian Beef and my Twitter is @GourmetDrizzles
Mmm, I made a Mongolian Beef dish in the slow cooker a couple weeks ago. So good! And that was Jaden’s description of Larb, so I can’t take credit 🙂
wow!!! what amazing pictures of a fabulous dish!!! so pretty!!
My favorite dish is Vegetarian Hot & Soup Soup, but after today I think I might have to try the tofu-mushroom miso… I just might have a new favorite! @FF2FFBlog
Thank you! I too am intrigued by the Miso Soup.
Your wraps look so good! I am going to have to try this recipe also!
Thanks! It was delicious!
I love Asian lettuce wraps and these look so delicious! Your photos just make these look even more delicious too! One of my favorite Asian dishes is cold soba noodles that are served with wasabi and scallions. This #SundaySupper chat is going to be fun! @frogger097
I love cold sesame noodles. I have to try with wasabi. Looking forward to chatting with you!
I love these lettuce cups! The flavors sound amazing! I am definitely going to try them, and I am sure my 7 year old will be the same way (just eating the meat)!
What is it with these kids?! 😉 Kidding – I don’t think I ate lettuce till I was 13. But I did make some broccoli with it, which he happily gobbles up. More than I ca ay for my 2 year old self.
Such pretty presentation! I love it!
Thanks so much Donna! It was a fun dish to style.
I absolutely love Chicken & Broccoli over Fried Rice! Could eat it everyday! @CarolYemola
Mmm, yes, so yummy!
My favorite Asian dish is the ubiquitous fried rice. Simple, but still good. I’m hoping to branch out into more adventurous foods, and your lettuce cups look great. Also getting lots of good ideas at the #SundaySupper chat.
@NotherAnneOther
I have a great fried rice that subs in cauliflower for some of the rice. So good! Hopefully you win a cookbook – lots of great Asian recipes!
Thanks! I’ve been seeing recipes around that use “cauliflower rice” but it never occurred to me to sub some in when I’m making fried rice. I’ve marked your recipe to try–so kind of you to point it out to me. I love cauliflower, and this looks like a great way to use it.
Absolutely gorgeous, I am so trying this soon. It looks wonderful.
Thanks Kim! It was sooo good!
Your photos are gorgeous! Wish I can have this for lunch today!
Thank you! Wish I still had more around too!
These look great and so light and refreshing!
They really were wonderful! Great recipe from Jaden!