Zesty Asian Steak Lettuce Wraps
Delight your taste buds with these Zesty Asian Steak Lettuce Wraps, combining succulent marinated beef with fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs. This recipe transforms skirt or flank steak into a mouthwatering dish featuring a savory Asian-inspired marinade that perfectly complements a refreshing array of ingredients. Serve with soft lettuce leaves for a wholesome, fun-to-eat meal that's perfect for gatherings or a nutritious weeknight dinner. Enjoy the balance of flavors and textures, from the tender beef to the crispy veggies, all drizzled with a zesty dressing.
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Servings
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Calories
27
Ingredients
Ingredients
Rice wine vinegar
1 cup (measured)
Fish sauce
1 cup (measured)
Light brown sugar
1 1/2 cups (measured)
Lime zest
2 (zested)
Fresh ginger
3 tablespoons (peeled and grated)
Garlic clove
1 (grated)
Thai chile
1 (thinly sliced)
Ice cubes
2 cups (for cooling)
Vegetable oil
2 tablespoons (for marinating)
Skirt steaks or flank steaks
2 lbs (trimmed if necessary)
Basmati rice
1 cup (measured)
Low sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 cups (measured)
Unsalted butter
1 tablespoon (for rice)
Lime juice
1 (freshly squeezed)
Kosher salt
to taste (for seasoning)
Cilantro
1/2 bunch (roughly chopped)
Butter lettuce or romaine lettuce
2 heads (leaves separated)
Fresh cilantro
1/2 bunch (for garnish)
Fresh mint
1 bunch (for garnish)
Fresh basil
1 bunch (for garnish)
Carrots
3 medium (peeled and coarsely grated)
Persian cucumbers
2 (thinly sliced)
Scallions
1 bunch (thinly sliced)
Jalapeños or Fresno chile pepper
1/4 cup (thinly sliced)
Roasted peanuts
to taste (crushed for garnish)
Lime wedges
as needed (for serving)
Chili sauce (sriracha or sambal oelek)
as needed (for serving)
Instructions
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main protein in the Zesty Asian Steak Lettuce Wraps?
The main protein is two pounds of skirt steaks or flank steaks.
What type of lettuce is recommended for the wraps?
Butter lettuce or romaine lettuce leaves are recommended for these wraps.
What herbs are used for garnishing the dish?
The dish is garnished with fresh cilantro, fresh mint, and fresh basil.
What are the primary components of the marinade?
The marinade features rice wine vinegar, fish sauce, light brown sugar, lime zest, ginger, garlic, and Thai chile.
How much light brown sugar is needed?
The recipe requires one and a half cups of light brown sugar.
What kind of rice is served with this recipe?
One cup of basmati rice is used in this recipe.
What liquid is used to cook the basmati rice?
The rice is cooked using one and a half cups of low sodium chicken broth.
Are there any nuts included in the toppings?
Yes, crushed roasted peanuts are used as a garnish to add texture.
What type of chile provides the heat in the marinade?
One thinly sliced Thai chile is used to add heat to the marinade.
Can I substitute the Thai chile with something else?
Yes, you can use jalapeños or Fresno chile peppers instead.
How should the fresh ginger be prepared?
The ginger should be peeled and grated, totaling three tablespoons.
What role does the fish sauce play in this recipe?
One cup of fish sauce is used to provide a savory, umami flavor to the Asian-inspired marinade.
How are the carrots prepared for the wraps?
Three medium carrots should be peeled and coarsely grated.
What kind of cucumbers are used?
The recipe calls for two thinly sliced Persian cucumbers.
Is butter used in this recipe?
Yes, one tablespoon of unsalted butter is added to the rice.
What citrus elements are included?
The recipe uses the zest of two limes and the juice of one freshly squeezed lime.
How are the scallions prepared?
One bunch of scallions should be thinly sliced for the dish.
What sauces are suggested for serving?
Chili sauces such as sriracha or sambal oelek are suggested for serving.
Is this recipe suitable for a weeknight dinner?
Yes, it is described as a nutritious weeknight dinner that is fun to eat.
Can this dish be served as an appetizer?
Yes, the lettuce wraps are tagged as an appetizer and are great for gatherings.
How much garlic is required?
The recipe requires one grated garlic clove.
What oil is used for the marinating process?
Two tablespoons of vegetable oil are used for marinating the steak.
Why are ice cubes mentioned in the ingredients?
Two cups of ice cubes are used for cooling purposes during preparation.
What is the overall flavor profile of this dish?
The dish is a balance of savory, zesty, and aromatic flavors with a mix of tender and crispy textures.
How should the cilantro be divided?
Half a bunch is roughly chopped for the main dish, and another half bunch is kept for garnish.
What type of steak is best for this recipe?
Either skirt steak or flank steak can be used, trimmed if necessary.
Is salt used in the recipe?
Yes, kosher salt is used to taste for seasoning.
How are the lime wedges used?
Lime wedges are provided on the side for serving to add extra acidity.
Are the herbs used fresh or dried?
The recipe specifically calls for fresh cilantro, fresh mint, and fresh basil.
What is the preparation method for the steak?
The steak is marinated in an Asian-inspired sauce and typically grilled.