Best 5 Thai Lettuce Wrap Bento Box Recipes

Discover the tantalizing flavors of Thai cuisine with our guide to creating a vibrant "Thai Lettuce Wrap Bento Box." Immerse yourself in a symphony of zesty, sweet, and savory flavors as you learn to craft mouthwatering lettuce wraps filled with an array of Thai-inspired fillings. From succulent chicken or tofu to a medley of fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs, this bento box promises a delightful culinary journey that will transport you to the vibrant streets of Bangkok.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

THAI LETTUCE WRAPS

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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 2h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1/3 cup hoisin sauce
1/3 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons grated ginger
1 tablespoon Sriracha
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
3 cloves garlic, grated
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
2 tablespoons chopped peanuts
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
8 butter lettuce leaves
1 cup bean sprouts
1 cup thinly sliced red cabbage
1 cup julienned carrots
1 cup cucumber slices
1 cup cooked thin rice noodles
1/3 cup sweet chili sauce
1/3 cup hoisin sauce

Steps:

For the chicken and marinade: Mix the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, grated ginger, Sriracha, rice wine vinegar and grated garlic in a large bowl or resealable plastic bag. Add the chicken strips and marinate, refrigerated, for 2 hours.
Heat a grill pan over high heat.
Remove the chicken strips from the marinade and grill until cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with the peanuts and cilantro.
For the lettuce and fillings: Set out the lettuce, bean sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cucumbers and rice noodles on the serving platter.
To assemble, use the butter lettuce leaves to contain the chicken and fillings. Add some chili and hoisin sauce, then roll them up and eat!

THAI LETTUCE WRAP BENTO BOX

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A single-serving pad Thai-flavored lettuce wrap lunch that you can take to go.

Provided by fabeveryday

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian

Time 25m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
¾ cup chopped skinless, boneless chicken breast
¼ cup Thai peanut sauce
½ carrot, shredded
3 tablespoons bean sprouts
½ tablespoon soy sauce
4 romaine lettuce leaves, or to taste
¼ cup sliced red cabbage, or to taste
1 teaspoon chopped peanuts, or to taste
1 green onion, chopped
1 lime, cut into 4 wedges

Steps:

Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute chicken until browned and no longer pink in the center, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat.
Stir chicken, peanut sauce, carrot, bean sprouts, and soy sauce together in a bowl. Place into a compartment of a bento box. Place separated lettuce leaves into another compartment. Place red cabbage, peanuts, green onion, and lime wedges into additional compartments.
When ready to eat, spoon chicken mixture into leaves of lettuce, add the other toppings as desired, and wrap.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 571.2 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Cholesterol 95.2 mg, Fat 35.2 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 46.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 716.3 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

THAI LETTUCE WRAPS (LARB GAI, LAAB GAI)

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Recipe video above. This is a really authentic recipe for Thai Lettuce Wraps (Larb Gai). It is super fast to make, incredibly fresh but full of fragrance and a hit of spice.

Provided by Nagi | RecipeTin Eats

Categories Stir Fry

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

2 tsp cornflour / cornstarch (OR 2 tbsp uncooked rice (any rice is fine) (Note 1))
3 tbsp water
2 1/2 tbsp lime juice ((1 to 2 limes))
2 tbsp fish sauce
2 tsp brown sugar
2 tbsp peanut oil ((or other high smoke point cooking oil))
1 tbsp fresh ginger (, grated or very finely chopped)
2 garlic cloves (, large, minced)
1 lemon grass stalk (, white and very pale green part only, finely chopped (Note 2))
2 Thai or birds eye chilli (, deseeded and finely chopped (adjust to taste))
1 lb / 500g chicken mince ((ground chicken) OR pork)
1/2 red onion (, cut into 4 wedges then finely sliced)
1/3 cup coriander/cilantro leaves (, plus extra to garnish)
1/3 cup mint leaves (, plus extra to garnish)
3 tbsp crushed peanuts ((optional))
6 - 8 small to medium lettuce leaves ((I used baby cos / romaine) (Note 3))
Extra lime wedges, chilli

Steps:

Sauce: Place water and cornflour OR rice powder into a small bowl. Mix into a slurry. Add lime juice, fish sauce and sugar and mix to combine. Set aside.
Heat peanut oil in a wok (or heavy based fry pan) over medium high heat. Add ginger, garlic, lemongrass and chilli and sauté for 45 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic burn, it will taste bitter.
Add the chicken and turn up the heat to high. Cook the chicken, breaking up the mince into small pieces.
Once the chicken turns white and is almost cooked through (about 3 to 4 minutes), add Sauce. Cook for 45 seconds to 1 minute to coat the chicken and for the sauce to thicken.
Remove wok from heat. Stir through onion, coriander/cilantro and mint.
Spoon filling into a bowl, and serve with lettuce, peanuts, extra herbs and lime wedges on the side - leave everyone to make their own. Spoon filling into lettuce cups and garnish with what you want!
Sauce option: Take it over the top by serving with Thai Peanut Satay Sauce, as pictured in the first photo in post! It's extra amazing (though not traditional!)

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 238 g, Calories 351 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 21.4 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0.1 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Sodium 559 mg, Fiber 1.9 g, Sugar 2.4 g

THAI BEEF LETTUCE WRAPS

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Make and share this Thai Beef Lettuce Wraps recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Roy A.

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

12 ounces skirt steaks or 12 ounces sirloin steaks
1 tablespoon chili sauce
1 jalapeno, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper
1 lime, cut into wedges
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
1 carrot, peeled and grated
1 head bibb lettuce, washed and dried, leaves separated

Steps:

Heat a grill or pan over high heat. Season the beef with salt, pepper and place on grill or in pan. Cook on each side for about 4 minutes. It should be firm but yielding to the touch. Let cool for 5 minutes.
Mix chili sauce, fish sauce, and the juice from one lime in a small sauce pan over low heat to form sauce.
Slice the steak thinly. If is skirt or flank, cut against the grain. Drizzle warm sauce over the slices. Set out the beef, lettuce, jalapeño, onion slices, cilantro, and carrots.
Use the lettuce as a wrap, and add beef and toppings. Add some line juice and sauce to wraps as you eat them.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.6, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 115.9, Sodium 1725.8, Carbohydrate 13.8, Fiber 4, Sugar 5.8, Protein 39.4

THAI LETTUCE WRAP BENTO BOX

Thai Lettuce Wrap Bento Box image

A single-serving pad Thai-flavored lettuce wrap lunch that you can take to go.

Provided by fabeveryday

Categories Asian Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
¾ cup chopped skinless, boneless chicken breast
¼ cup Thai peanut sauce
½ carrot, shredded
3 tablespoons bean sprouts
½ tablespoon soy sauce
4 romaine lettuce leaves, or to taste
¼ cup sliced red cabbage, or to taste
1 teaspoon chopped peanuts, or to taste
1 green onion, chopped
1 lime, cut into 4 wedges

Steps:

Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute chicken until browned and no longer pink in the center, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat.
Stir chicken, peanut sauce, carrot, bean sprouts, and soy sauce together in a bowl. Place into a compartment of a bento box. Place separated lettuce leaves into another compartment. Place red cabbage, peanuts, green onion, and lime wedges into additional compartments.
When ready to eat, spoon chicken mixture into leaves of lettuce, add the other toppings as desired, and wrap.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 571.2 calories, Carbohydrate 23.9 g, Cholesterol 95.2 mg, Fat 35.2 g, Fiber 7.2 g, Protein 46.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 716.3 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

Tips:

To make the perfect lettuce wrap, choose fresh, crisp lettuce leaves. Romaine or butterhead lettuce work well.
For the filling, use a variety of fresh, flavorful ingredients. Some popular options include ground chicken or tofu, shredded vegetables, herbs, and spices.
To make the sauce, combine a few simple ingredients, such as soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and honey.
To assemble the lettuce wraps, spoon some filling into each lettuce leaf and top with sauce.
Serve the lettuce wraps immediately, or pack them in a bento box for a healthy and portable lunch.

Conclusion:

Thai lettuce wraps are a delicious and healthy meal that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or snack. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a variety of fillings and sauces to choose from, there are endless possibilities for creating your own unique lettuce wraps. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give Thai lettuce wraps a try.