INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp
olive oil
2 tbsp
sesame oil
1 lb
ground chicken (I’ve also used ground turkey with great results)
1
medium/large sweet Vidalia or yellow onion, diced small
3 cloves
garlic, finely minced or pressed
1 tsp
ground ginger or 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger, or to taste
1/3
cup hoisin sauce, plus more if necessary
2
to 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2
rounded tablespoons Thai red curry paste, or to taste
1 tbsp
rice vinegar or lime juice
1 tbsp
Asian chili garlic sauce, or to taste
1/2 tsp
freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
1
to 1 1/2 cups shredded carrots
about 3 green onions, sliced into thin rounds; reserve 1 tablespoon for garnishing
1/4 cup
finely minced fresh cilantro; reserve 1 tablespoon for garnishing
butter lettuce leaves (sometimes called living lettuce), for serving