The first time I ate Lettuce Wraps was at PF Chang in the early 90's. I spent about a year, and tons of ingredients to try to re-create them. I failed...but these are really good anyway!
2 tablespoons peanut oil
2 stalks celery -- chopped fine
1 tablespoon ginger -- chopped fine
1 1/2 pounds chicken breast halves without skin -- diced
1 can water chestnuts -- chopped
1 bunch green onions -- sliced thin
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 cup oyster sauce
2 tablespoons chinese hot sauce
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 can water
Mix together sugar, sauces, and half cup water. Set aside.
Mix together cornstarch and water, set aside.
Cook diced chicken breast in hot pan with oil. Remove and let cool a bit. Then chop into finer chunks.
Saute chopped veggies, ginger and garlic in pan, then add the chopped chicken breast. Saute a bit and then add sauce. Stir well, then add corn starch mixture to thicken.
Serve with lettuce leaves to wrap. Can also serve over rice or cellophane noodles.
