Made with thin wheat-flour noodles, this Korean dish is seriously tasty and very popular as the weather warms. Go for a big lettuce leaf to beautifully garnish your bowls and to add a nice crunch to the noodles.
A distinctly Aussie take on this Asian classic, kangaroo makes for a delicious and lean filler for a crisp, fresh lettuce cup. If you're unsure about cooking with roo, this recipe is a very easy place to start.
Kangaroo san choy bow Source: K-ROO
With delicious fish fingers inspired by the classic chicken parmigiana served in crisp lettuce cups and topped with fresh veggies, you've got a meal that fuses Aussie pub favourites with the flavour of Vietnam. Plus, no plates needed!
Source: Prue Ruscoe
hese addictive chicken skewers are a popular bar snack in Japan, where they come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Serving them cupped in lettuce makes them easy to eat, as well as looking vibrant!
Source: Brett Sargent
If you're looking for a quick bowl then you can't go past this grilled lettuce masterpiece. Full of flavour from the sage and butter, it makes an excellent main.
Source: Benito Martin
A fresh, vibrant springtime stew is on the cards. This is a classic Roman dish, which uses lettuce as a vegetable, along with the most tender spring produce you can find.
La vignarola Source: Sharyn Cairns
It's light, fresh and aromatic and this classic Chinese dish really allows the salty sea flavour of mussels to shine through. The iceberg gets nicely coated in the sauce and has a delightfully yielding crunchiness to it.
These spiced kofte are simple to make, healthy and incredibly tasty. Serve with cos lettuce leaves, green onions, lemon wedges and bread for a very easy snack.
Red lentil kofte Source: China Squirrel
Risoni is a comforting ingredient that also has a lovely lightness to it. In this dish, the risoni becomes almost risotto-like, with the broad beans adding a fresh green flavour and the iceberg lending hints of crispness.
Risoni with broad beans and crisp prosciutto Source: Sharyn Cairns
These bite-sized serves of miso-marinated fish make for the perfect canapé or starter when entertaining, with the lettuce cups keeping your hands clean. Give them a bit of time to marinate (overnight gives best results) so the flavour really packs a punch!
Give the veg and bacon a chance to shine by making them the main attraction when you take bread out of the equation. Plus, making your own mayo is always going to please the crowds!
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Rice paper rolls made without the rice paper. Wrap your head around that! Apart from looking incredible, the lettuce actually makes for a great substitute, as the flavours of the wrap aren't overtaken buy the rice paper.
Pork and king prawn lettuce wrap Source: China Squirrel
Hailing from Mexico, mole is an umbrella term for many types of fruity, spicy sauces that are used to make authentic Mexican meals. This type ('verde' means green in Spanish) takes its flavour from a host of veggies and spices, with a squeeze of lime for a zesty kick. The chicken stock can be subbed for a veggie alternative for the non-meat eaters out there.
Making a fresh meal and getting your serve of veggies in after a long day isn't always an easy task. Enter the san choy bow! With all the ingredients quickly tossed in a wok then scooped into a lettuce cup with vermicelli noodles, dinner's ready in no time.
Thai-style lemongrass and chilli san choy bau Source: Sharyn Cairns
These tasty bundles of spicy pork are normally made at a table with a charcoal grill. when the filling's all ready, place the lettuce cup in your hand, top with warm rice, some classic kim chi and a piece of the delicious pork, then roll and enjoy!
Korean food, like this spicy hotpot or Korean chilli pork (daeji bulgogi), is all sorts of goodness. Source: Alan Benson
A healthier take on the weeknight taco favourite, the prepared ingredients for these fajitas can be placed on the table for everyone to DIY. It's safe to say that when it comes to leftovers, none will 'romaine'.
If you're wondering what the point of a burger without its bun is (or whether it still qualifies as one), you should give this 'naked' burger a try. When you go to the effort to buy good quality beef, it should be able to shine, and when wrapped in fresh lettuce, that's exactly what it gets to do.
It may have a funny name, but the taste of this chicken and vegetable throw together is no joke. Dressed with a homemade sesame sauce, this is a crunch you'll want to be experiencing all summer long.
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Bang bang chicken Source: Feast / Derek Swalwell
