listening to: russian circles :: enter/new macabre
the slacker in me took over again, although this time, it wasn't completely my fault! this work thing keeps getting in the way and it removes every ounce of motivation or energy that i normally have and pushes me in the direction of the kitchen. also, i hadn't found anything that sounded the least bit exciting and i couldn't come up with any alterations of old favorites and so the blog went unattended.but... i had a stroke of genius this weekend with the extra time off. initially, this was to be a low-carb version of tacos, but as the recipe began to take shape, it began to resemble more of a mexican version of chinese lettuce wraps. either way, they are good and this is a meal that could be a dinner or a tangy appetizer.
| Ingredients: canola oil ginger, minced lg garlic clove, diced cracked peppercorns 4 green onions, chopped 2 jalapenos, chopped red pepper, chopped turmeric, 1/2 tsp paprika, 1/2 tsp 1 lb ground turkey | taco seasoning ground coriander, 1 tsp garam masala, 1 tsp 1 cup water 3 tbsp worcestershire sauce 2 tbsp white vinegar splashes of hot sauce lettuce guacamole salsa |
Preparation:
- in large pan, add canola oil and sauteé ginger, garlic, onions, both peppers, turmeric and paprika for 3-4 minutes on medium-high heat
- remove and set aside
- cook ground turkey till meat is whitish color
- add seasoning, coriander, garam masala, worcestershire sauce and vinegar
- add water and hot sauce to desired preference, so that all seasoning is mixed thoroughly
- peel layers off lettuce head and cut to desired size
- add meat, guacamole and salsa
i don't know which one sounds more appealing, but if you have a thought... let me know, i'm open to changing up titles
