ROAST BEEF LETTUCE WRAPS Makes 4 servings. 1/2 cup mint leaves 1 large carrot, cut into matchsticks 1 small seedless cucumber, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced 2 plums, thinly sliced 3/4 pound thinly sliced roast beef, torn into pieces 1 head lettuce, leaves separated 1 tbs finely grated ginger 1 large shallot or 1 small onion, finely chopped Salt and Pepper 1 tbs honey 1/4 cup rice vinegar or red wine vinegar In a bowl, whisk together vinegar, honey, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper, stir in shallot and ginger. Fill lettuce leaves with roast beef, plums, cucumber, carrot and mint. SERVE with vinaigrette for drizzling...A SERVING TIP---Instead of lettuce wraps, make a cold noodle salad: Place 8 oz package rice noodles in a bowl, cover them with warm water and let them soak until soft. Drain and toss with all the ingredients except the lettuce. |
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