Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps
Estimated $5.78 recipe · $2.89 per serving (US / USD)
Spiced turkey mince and water chestnuts served in crispy iceberg lettuce cups.
The recipe
Asian Turkey Lettuce Wraps
Spiced turkey mince and water chestnuts served in crispy iceberg lettuce cups.
Ingredients
- 280g turkey mince
- 1 head iceberg lettuce
- 1 can water chestnuts, diced
- 3 spring onions
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp ginger
Estimated recipe cost
$5.78 for 2 servings · $2.89 per serving
US grocery planning estimate in USD. Includes the amounts used from the listed ingredients, including pantry items. Prices and portion weights vary.
Ingredient-by-ingredient breakdown
| Ingredient & price basis | Cost used |
|---|---|
| 280g turkey mincePlanning assumption · $4.50 / 454 g · Uses 280g | $2.78 |
| 1 head iceberg lettucePlanning assumption · $2.00 / 500 g · Assumes 100 g per item | $0.40 |
| 1 can water chestnuts, dicedPlanning assumption · $1.50 / 227 g · Assumes 227 g per can (drained where applicable) | $1.50 |
| 3 spring onionsPlanning assumption · $0.90 / 100 g · Assumes 15 g per item | $0.41 |
| 2 garlic clovesRetail benchmark · $0.72 / 30 g · Retail reference · Assumes 3 g per item/portion | $0.14 |
| 2 tbsp hoisin saucePlanning assumption · $3.00 / 300 g · 1 tbsp ≈ 15g | $0.30 |
| 1 tbsp soy sauceRetail benchmark · $1.68 / 444 ml · Retail reference · 1 tbsp ≈ 15ml | $0.06 |
| 1 tsp sesame oilPlanning assumption · $4.00 / 148 ml · 1 tsp ≈ 5ml | $0.14 |
| 1 tsp gingerPlanning assumption · $2.50 / 100 g · 1 tsp ≈ 2g | $0.05 |
| Estimated total | $5.78 |
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Price bases and quantity assumptions refer to the original recipe. Unspecified quantities use the assumptions shown above. Listed optional ingredients are included. Unlisted sides, extra seasoning, tax, energy and delivery are excluded. Buying full packages will cost more.
Instructions
- Finely dice the water chestnuts. Mince the garlic and grate the ginger. Slice the spring onions thinly.
- Mix hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil in a small bowl.
- Heat oil in a wok or wide pan over high heat. Add the turkey mince and cook, breaking it up, for 4–5 min until browned.
- Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry 30 seconds. Add the water chestnuts and stir-fry 1 min.
- Pour the sauce over and toss everything together on high heat for 1–2 min until sticky and glossy. Season with salt if needed.
- Carefully separate the iceberg lettuce into cups. Spoon the turkey mixture into each cup and top with sliced spring onions. Serve immediately so the lettuce stays crisp.
Recipe notes
Works great as a starter if you're entertaining — put the filling in a bowl and let people build their own.
Estimated nutrition per serving
360 kcal · 36g protein. Values are estimates and vary with brands, substitutions and portions.
Recipe images may be AI-generated illustrations. Nutrition figures are estimates.