Tangy Lamb & Asparagus Lettuce Cups

Preparation

1 For dressing, puree first 5 ingredients in blender. Let stand 15 minutes to 1 hour.
2 Strain mixture into a small bowl. Squeeze liquid from solids and discard solids.
3 Add sweet chili sauce.Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in large skillet over medium heat.
4 Add seasoned ground Lamb. Sautee until cooked through. Drain off fat. Remove from pan and transfer to mixing bowl.
5 Add remaining tablespoon oil to sauté pan. Sauté Asparagus and red pepper until tender.
6 Add to Lamb. Reserve ¼ cup dressing and add the remaining dressing to coat mixture well.
7 Arrange lettuce cups on a platter. Trimming edges on any oversized leaves.
8 Spoon approximately 2 heaping tablespoons Lamb-Asparagus mixture into lettuce cups. Serve remaining sauce along side.
9 Serve at room temperature.

Source: California Asparagus Commision