Waka Teriyaki Turkey Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients

• 12 oz ground turkey (93% lean)
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp mirin (or rice vinegar)
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 1 tbsp water
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 8 cups romaine lettuce leaves
• 2 tbsp green onions, sliced(optional)
• 1 tsp sesame seeds(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (10 minutes): Mince the garlic and grate the ginger. Slice green onions if using. In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, mirin, and brown sugar. In another small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to make a slurry.

2. 2

   Cook (15 minutes): Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add sesame oil. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up, until no longer pink and lightly browned, about 8–10 minutes.

3. 3

   Glaze: Stir in garlic and ginger and cook 1 minute. Pour in the soy sauce mixture and simmer 2 minutes. Add the cornstarch slurry and stir until the sauce thickens and coats the turkey, about 1–2 minutes.

4. 4

   Serve: Spoon the teriyaki turkey into lettuce cups. Top with green onions and sesame seeds if using, and serve immediately.