California Walnut Larb Lettuce Wraps

Name: California Walnut Larb Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Asian, Thai
Ingredients: 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 1 1/2 tablespoons fish sauce (or vegetarian substitute); 1 1/2 tablespoons packed brown sugar; 1 Thai chili, thinly sliced; 2 1/2 cups California walnuts; 1 (15.5-oz.) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1/2 cup chopped shallots; 1/4 cup grapeseed or canola oil, divided; 2 tablespoons minced lemongrass; 4 teaspoons fish sauce (or vegetarian substitute); 1 tablespoon minced ginger; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 kaffir lime leaves, thinly sliced; 1 to 2 Thai chilis, thinly sliced; 2 scallions, thinly sliced; 16 iceberg lettuce leaves or other leafy lettuce; 4 radishes, thinly sliced; 2 Persian cucumbers, thinly sliced; Mint and cilantro leaves and tender stems; 8 lime wedges

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:10min

This vegetarian version of the traditional Lao salad is made with walnut meat. Served in lettuce with vegetables and a dipping sauce, it makes a light and fresh dish.

Updated at: Thu, 25 Dec 2025 13:04:23 GMT