Potsticker Noodle Lettuce Cups (Printable Version)

Fresh lettuce wraps loaded with seasoned turkey and noodles in Asian sauce

# What You'll Need:

→ Turkey & Noodles

01 - 1 lb lean ground turkey
02 - 6 oz shirataki noodles or cooked rice noodles
03 - 1 tbsp vegetable oil
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
06 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
07 - 1 cup shredded carrots
08 - 1 cup shredded cabbage

→ Sauce

09 - 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
10 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
11 - 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
12 - 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
13 - 1 tsp chili garlic sauce

→ Assembly

14 - 12 large butter lettuce leaves, washed and dried
15 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds
16 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro or mint

# Directions:

01 - Cook noodles according to package directions. For shirataki noodles, rinse thoroughly and pat dry. For rice noodles, cook and drain. Set aside.
02 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, approximately 5–6 minutes.
03 - Add minced garlic, fresh ginger, and half of the green onions to the skillet. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Stir in shredded carrots and cabbage; cook for 2–3 minutes until softened.
05 - In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, and chili garlic sauce until well combined.
06 - Add cooked noodles and prepared sauce to the skillet. Toss all ingredients together and cook for 2–3 minutes until heated through and well combined.
07 - Spoon the turkey noodle mixture into each butter lettuce leaf. Garnish with remaining green onions, sesame seeds, and fresh herbs as desired.
08 - Present as handheld lettuce wraps. Serve immediately while components are warm and crisp.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • You get all the potsticker flavors you crave without the carb-heavy wrapper guilt.
  • It comes together in 35 minutes, which means weeknight dinner doesn't have to feel like a chore.
  • The lettuce cups are interactive and fun—there's something satisfying about building your own bites.
02 -
  • Don't skip the rinsing step with shirataki noodles—I learned this the hard way when my first batch had an off taste that took three batches to figure out.
  • The sauce needs to be fully combined before hitting the skillet; if you add the components separately, you'll end up with pockets of too-salty or too-sour seasoning.
03 -
  • If shirataki noodles intimidate you, start with rice noodles—they behave exactly like you expect and taste equally delicious.
  • Set up a little condiment station with extra sauce, sesame seeds, and herbs nearby so people can customize their wraps without asking.
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