RECIPE # 4813 - SUMMER LETTUCE CUPS - Tuesday, April 24, 2012 - NewsChannel5.com | Nashville News, Weather & Sports

EXECUTIVE CHEF VINNY TARDO / SAFFIRE RESTAURANT

1 lb ground pork, turkey or chicken

2 t sesame oil

1 1/2 T minced garlic

2 T fresh ginger, minced or grated

1 1/2 oz honey

2 T soy sauce

3/4 c chopped water chestnuts

1/2 c chopped cilantro, extra for garnish

1/4 c sliced green onion, extra for garnish

2 t lime zest

! head Bibb or Boston lettuce

Heat oil over medium heat in a large saucepan. Add ground meat, garlic and ginger and stir until meat is cooked.  Add remaining ingredients except lettuce and cook for a few minutes until flavors combine.

Separate lettuce leaves on a platter, place a spoonful of meat mixture in each leaf, top with additional green onion and cilantro for garnish, and add hot sauce if desired before serving.