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thai beef lettuce wraps – a gousto giveaway

19 December 2012 by Dominic Franks

… as you can imagine, being the international food blogger extrordinaire that I am, I receive a lot of requests from brands to review stuff and if i’m brutally honest… which I probably shouldn’t be… most of the stuff is utter crap… which is why it’s nice to have received an honest email from the good people at Gousto asking me to review their Gourmet Bag delivery… I was a little reserved at first as this is such a busy month for all of us and I really didn’t know if i’d find the time to review anything but when they explained the concept behind their company I was intrigued…

… and Gousto is a simple concept… it’s essentially a weekly organic food delivery service with added recipes…every week they create recipes on their website… you choose which recipes you like and they send you the ingredients for that exact recipe… most of the stuff is already portioned, all you have to do is prepare and cook it… it’s like opening your favourite cookbook and the ingredients magically appearing… or if you still don’t quite get the concept yet, imagine that annoying bit in Jamie’s 30 Minute Meals, where Mr Oliver advises you to ‘have everything prepared in advance’… well this is that bit… genius…

… the gousto gourmet bag includes 2 meals for 2 people… I had about 8 recipes to choose from and I went for thai beef lettuce wraps, which I made for lunch on Monday… and tagliatelle with artichoke hearts, courgette puree and capers, which The viking and I will had for dinner last night… the box of goodies was delivered to my door and was beautifully wrapped in eco-friendly swaddling to keep it nice a fresh… each recipe comes with it’s own recipe card and very, very clear and user-friendly instructions, with pictures… it honestly couldn’t be simpler and is ideal for us folk with slightly manic lifestyles… the food is all very fresh, the menu’s are all healthy and delicious… the boxes are not cheap but at Β£42 for a couples pack, which equates to 3 meals for 2 people it works out at Β£7 per meal, which last time I looked is cheaper, healthier and probably tastier than a take-away so it actually isn’t too bad…

thai beef lettuce wraps
i’ve never really made anything like this before and they were indeed delicious… I actually felt quite virtuous eating them… they were packed with flavour and I devoured them with glee… and it was also quite a relief to be eating something succinctly not christmassy… here’s the recipe if you fancy making them yourself…

250g minced beef
15g cilantro
1 medium red onion – finely sliced and quartered
1 red chilli – finely chopped
1 lime
1 iceberg lettuce
160g rice noodles
2 cloves garlic – finely crushed
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
30g peanuts – crushed
1 carrot – sliced thinly with a vegetable peeler

– place the beef in a bowl, squeeze the lime over it and let it marinade whilst you make the rest of the meal

– place the noodles into a pot of boiling hot water, off the heat, and let them sit for 15mins or until al dente

– put a pan on a medium heat and saute the beef in some olive oil until cooked, reduce the heat and add the chilli, onion and garlic… add the fish sauce and the soy sauce and simmer for a minute or two until the ingredients and hot

– peel off a few large iceberg leaves and place a handful of noodles in each one, add some of the meat mixture and then top with the carrots and cilantro… sprinkle with the crushed peanuts to serve

tagliatelle with artichoke hearts, courgette puree and capers


the giveaway
… the good people at Gousto have very kindly given me one of their Gourmet Bags as a giveaway prize… this consists of two, 2-person meals and the winner will, as I did, get the opportunity to choose from a selection of menu’s…. Gousto delivers nationwide except for a few very remote places, this means that sadly the giveaway is only open to residents of the UK… or friends of people who live here… so please check here to see if they will deliver to you (or someone you know) before you enter the competition…

… all you have to do is fill in the rafflecopter thingamy below and we’ll pick a winner before the end of the month…

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eat and of course, enjoy!

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  1. Jane Willis says

    19 December 2012 at 8:53 am

    Something really fresh and unchristmassy sounds like a good idea at the moment. I might give these a go, although I know Mark will read this later on today so I'll have to promise to leave out the coriander and fish sauce.

  2. CHOCOAJ says

    19 December 2012 at 8:59 am

    Sounds yummy !. What a great idea πŸ™‚

  3. Kavey says

    19 December 2012 at 9:12 am

    I thought Gousto were excellent when I reviewed them, so much so that I bought another week's bag a while after. I'd buy again if I had more cash, as I liked that the recipes got me to try things I wouldn't normally.

    Am entering because, so good, want to eat more!

  4. John Gray says

    19 December 2012 at 9:37 am

    they EVEN deliver to Trelawnyd!!!!!!!!!!
    can you believe it!

  5. Marmaduke Scarlet says

    19 December 2012 at 10:03 am

    Ha ha, virtuous at Christmas – we should have t-shirts made!

    Sounds like a very good idea for those with busy lifestyles and your cooked dishes look gorgeous. I'm impressed. Gousto's recipes actually look like the kind of food we would cook and eat!

  6. Foodnerd4life says

    19 December 2012 at 10:24 am

    Love thai flavours and so good at this time of year to kill off all those horrible bugs going around. More chilli the better!

  7. StephenC says

    19 December 2012 at 10:52 am

    Sounds like a clever business plan. Hope it works for them. Lucky for the UK.

  8. Mel Briscoe says

    19 December 2012 at 11:34 am

    Their meals look great.

  9. Laura Caraher says

    19 December 2012 at 11:36 am

    The Thai Beef Lettuce Wraps sound delicious πŸ™‚

  10. Jenn says

    19 December 2012 at 12:17 pm

    I adore Thai beef lettuce wraps… actually, I like any type of lettuce wraps.. they are so much fun to eat and usually pretty healthy! These look amazing.. nicely done for your first time πŸ™‚
    I love this delivery meal service too… just right for the person who still wants to cook but doesn't have all the time for prep work.

  11. Patricia Owen says

    19 December 2012 at 2:11 pm

    What a super idea – I'm always in need of inspiration for meal ideas and Gousto take out the exasperation of finding all the ingredients.

  12. Sue/the view from great island says

    19 December 2012 at 4:36 pm

    I love this idea! I wonder if there is the equivalent in America. I'm assuming the service is pretty pricey, but what fun— I think I have to get working on the American version of this!

  13. Choclette says

    19 December 2012 at 5:46 pm

    I've been seeing Gousto featured all over the place and it looks good. Tried the link to see if I was in to remote a place, but couldn't find anything on the site to tell me, so have to assume fine BECAUSE surely I will win this time?????

  14. twannywun says

    19 December 2012 at 7:02 pm

    Yummy
    karen s

  15. Zoe Price says

    19 December 2012 at 8:09 pm

    This sounds like an excellent idea, I'd love to try it!

  16. Coffee and Crumpets says

    19 December 2012 at 9:49 pm

    Those look delicious and very healthy. I love all things Thai so these are a no brainer! It's very convenient and takes the hassle out of thinking what to cook everyday. It's kind of like the supper places we have here in the US but here, we have to go to the place and cook it and bring it home.
    I like this way much more.
    I am glad to have found your site, I look forward to perusing it.

    Nazneen

  17. Hotrod mum says

    19 December 2012 at 10:28 pm

    looks yummy

  18. Recipe Junkie says

    20 December 2012 at 9:09 am

    I always wonder about these sorts of things – I got a 'meal in a box' from another company in the summer which was great and delish but I had to joint the chicken – not tha I minded but I could really have done with out it. Love the sound of those wraps. I might well try them myself. Also love the sound of the pasta.

  19. Ally - Digital Diva says

    20 December 2012 at 10:28 am

    Becs at Lay The Table reviewed a similar sounding service from Hello Fresh – http://laythetable.com/reviews/hellofresh-food-delivery-service/

    I'd be interested to know how they compare….

  20. My Kitchen Stories. says

    20 December 2012 at 11:08 am

    We have some of these great suppliers here in Sydney too . A great giveaway

  21. Magnolia Verandah says

    20 December 2012 at 12:09 pm

    My man makes this every Monday night (its his favourite! you know he is addicted to asian food) It is called San Choi Bau here – mostly the same ingredients wrapped in a lettuce cup. Absolutely delicious I love these flavours and so refreshing down here at this time of the year.

  22. Shu Han says

    20 December 2012 at 2:22 pm

    for me, one of the favourite part abotu cooking is shoppign for the ingredients, so this will be taking part of the joy out fo cooking for me. but, i still think this is one brilliant idea for the time-starved people who still want to cook a great healthy meal at home for themselves! the san choi bau looks great(: familiar flavours and a prettty virtuous change to the treats we;ve been seeing around the blogs lately(: merry xmas dom!

  23. Tink Rhonda Lee Mse says

    20 December 2012 at 8:27 pm

    Wow what an amazing give away! the food looks delicious!

  24. pazanne says

    20 December 2012 at 8:53 pm

    I love this idea, its like eating out in.

  25. vision123 says

    20 December 2012 at 8:53 pm

    Looks delicious

  26. Hannah ONeill says

    20 December 2012 at 9:03 pm

    These look lovely!

  27. Alan S says

    20 December 2012 at 9:24 pm

    Looks Yummy

  28. John Mousley says

    20 December 2012 at 9:26 pm

    Delicious, I could treat the wife

  29. Alison Bruce says

    20 December 2012 at 10:10 pm

    would love to try thesetr

  30. amymillband says

    20 December 2012 at 10:21 pm

    would love to win this

  31. littlebean says

    20 December 2012 at 10:49 pm

    Great giveaway would love this, the food looks really yummy πŸ™‚

  32. Victoria says

    20 December 2012 at 11:25 pm

    You can never go wrong by trying new things!

  33. Lynsey Buchanan says

    21 December 2012 at 3:42 am

    great giveaway

  34. philiboy says

    21 December 2012 at 6:33 am

    What a great idea – Hope it goes well. Happy Christmas

  35. Jo Mapp says

    21 December 2012 at 6:39 am

    I am no good at weighing ingredients. I always put 'a bit more' or 'a bit less' than the recipe states. This can quite often be disastrous. The concept of having the ingredients weighed out in advance and delivered is really appealing. No more kitchen disasters for me!

  36. Deborah Munn says

    21 December 2012 at 7:27 am

    Fabulous. Happy Christmas and a Happy Healthy New Year.

  37. Alice Hindley says

    21 December 2012 at 7:40 am

    Thanks for the giveaway and the wonderful blog

  38. zoboze says

    21 December 2012 at 10:39 am

    Looks intriguing.

  39. Lindsay Seels says

    21 December 2012 at 4:29 pm

    Thai beef lettuce wraps sounds fantastic, a tasty way to get my family to enjoy lettuce.

  40. angie mummy says

    21 December 2012 at 6:46 pm

    Their meal ideas look lovely

  41. Gillian Holmes says

    21 December 2012 at 7:46 pm

    Please put me into the draw – thank you xx

  42. Janice5972 says

    21 December 2012 at 7:50 pm

    Food, Food, Food yes please

  43. rachel says

    21 December 2012 at 8:53 pm

    Never heard of it but would like to try it!

  44. mpad6869 says

    21 December 2012 at 9:04 pm

    Looks delicious

  45. nicola says

    22 December 2012 at 8:50 am

    looks tasty

  46. Sally Poole says

    22 December 2012 at 11:15 am

    Looks delicious

  47. diavolina1610 says

    22 December 2012 at 11:51 am

    Would love to try these!

  48. kiki says

    22 December 2012 at 1:45 pm

    I really must try some of the ideas on here!

  49. allansmithuk83 says

    22 December 2012 at 6:04 pm

    Great competition!

  50. Liza appleton says

    22 December 2012 at 6:30 pm

    Really exciting prospect

  51. jenniwren12 says

    22 December 2012 at 8:57 pm

    I would love to try this

  52. xSJo says

    23 December 2012 at 2:11 pm

    Really like the idea of this, would love to try them.

  53. mister_steven says

    23 December 2012 at 4:13 pm

    2013… must remind myself to eat more Thai food πŸ™‚

  54. Midastouch says

    23 December 2012 at 4:57 pm

    I've now gotta try it.

  55. Anonymous says

    23 December 2012 at 5:18 pm

    Would love to try this

  56. webrunna says

    23 December 2012 at 5:38 pm

    GOING TO TRY THIS

  57. blue10 says

    23 December 2012 at 6:39 pm

    The menus are fantastic; so fresh and original. A tempting feast of deliciousness after the excesses of Christmas.

  58. Emma says

    23 December 2012 at 8:10 pm

    Their pork with butterbeans looks delicious x

  59. mummy24 says

    23 December 2012 at 8:31 pm

    These look great!

    @ashlallan

  60. princesssmithee says

    24 December 2012 at 2:11 am

    ENTER ME :] X

  61. doejaney says

    24 December 2012 at 11:45 am

    These meals look fab, just right for serving something tasty when in a hurry

  62. Linda says

    25 December 2012 at 7:36 pm

    yum yum

  63. joanna_kow says

    26 December 2012 at 7:03 pm

    Count me in, please

  64. debwh142 says

    26 December 2012 at 7:31 pm

    Looks interesting

  65. Lesley Walsh says

    26 December 2012 at 11:08 pm

    Would be great to give this a try

  66. Jenna Dick says

    27 December 2012 at 11:00 am

    I've had chicken wraps at a Chinese restaurant and love them so I'm sure these are delicious!

  67. Katie Finlay says

    27 December 2012 at 9:14 pm

    What a great idea

  68. soozybee says

    28 December 2012 at 12:24 pm

    Looks delish

  69. Joanne Blunt says

    28 December 2012 at 2:28 pm

    Fantastic idea

  70. Adele Hill says

    28 December 2012 at 9:38 pm

    Looks delicious I will have to try it.

  71. matphil says

    28 December 2012 at 10:22 pm

    Looks great thanks.

  72. diva1977 says

    28 December 2012 at 10:36 pm

    thanks for this

  73. tracy says

    28 December 2012 at 11:24 pm

    Something different to try, looks good and healthy.

  74. Cheryll says

    29 December 2012 at 7:37 am

    Oh, would be lovely to try something different πŸ™‚

  75. apn1179 says

    29 December 2012 at 8:47 am

    Lots of crispy salad is very appealing after Tinsel and Turkey for what seems like weeks

  76. Mickie Bull says

    29 December 2012 at 11:27 am

    Very interesting idea

  77. Anonymous says

    29 December 2012 at 2:27 pm

    great idea i may try, like the idea of something different

  78. Foulds Charley says

    29 December 2012 at 5:23 pm

    looks FAB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  79. Alison says

    29 December 2012 at 5:39 pm

    These look lovely

  80. Alison Joyce says

    29 December 2012 at 8:29 pm

    These look great Would be handy for quick dinners on work days.

  81. Lynsey Graham says

    29 December 2012 at 8:51 pm

    would love to try

  82. Anonymous says

    29 December 2012 at 9:12 pm

    FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD

  83. Anonymous says

    29 December 2012 at 9:22 pm

    Definitely going to try the “Thai beef lettuce wraps”
    thanks,
    @Jamiecomps
    πŸ™‚

  84. Pooky says

    29 December 2012 at 11:07 pm

    Great idea. Please enter me.

  85. sweetiepie82 says

    30 December 2012 at 12:26 am

    Oh my tummy is growling at me now, all this sounds lush, thanks! x

  86. Caroline says

    30 December 2012 at 1:38 am

    Love cooking a great meal for a night in but often can't face the supermarket (or even faffing about online) so this sounds like a great idea for a treat.

  87. emmav6 says

    30 December 2012 at 8:53 am

    avoiding the supermarket with the kids sounds bliss & looks so yummy!

  88. Jo says

    30 December 2012 at 9:05 am

    I love the choice of recipes on the site, the ingredients all look fresh,this weeks recipes all appeal. Fillipino Stir Fry Pork, Pad Thai and Cumberland Sausages,kidney beans leeks and mash.Yum, even at 9am in the morning. What a great idea.

  89. Charlotte Jones says

    30 December 2012 at 9:27 am

    They look fab! Great food and a great idea πŸ™‚

  90. Caitlin at Pretty Dainty says

    30 December 2012 at 1:43 pm

    They look so yummy!

  91. Jenni says

    30 December 2012 at 2:09 pm

    They look fantastic!

  92. Lo-Lo says

    30 December 2012 at 4:46 pm

    Please count me in

  93. ali thorpe says

    30 December 2012 at 5:32 pm

    Must admit I'm ready for something fresh and light!

  94. Primrose M says

    30 December 2012 at 6:40 pm

    Please count me in

  95. pepicola says

    30 December 2012 at 7:07 pm

    Great competition, thanks

  96. Sarah Parker says

    30 December 2012 at 8:25 pm

    Looks and sounds delicious

  97. natz101 says

    30 December 2012 at 9:40 pm

    My mouth is watering! Great giveaway!! πŸ™‚

  98. phillippa lee says

    30 December 2012 at 10:00 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway.

  99. Sharon Worsley says

    30 December 2012 at 10:14 pm

    Making my mouth water just looking at all the food!

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