As it’s Mother’s Day soon there are many things to consider: will it be flowers, chocolates, something else or a simple card. My Mum isn’t picky or fussy and would be just as happy with a few daffodils as a full blown Mother’s Day themed weekend. So really, as our lives both revolve around feeding us and other people, I think the real decision is whether to eat out somewhere or eat in? Both have their merits. Having lunch at a restaurant means no washing up and someone else worries about what to cook but is much more costly than eating at home. Cooking at home is cheaper, you can make it your own and you can eat as much as you want. I think I’ve just answered my own question. However, I don’t want to be spending hours in the kitchen getting all of a fluster and make my Mum feel bad about the hours of work and mountains of washing up that have been created. Simplicity is key and so I give you my relaxed, Asian inspired Mother’s Day lunch: Duck Lettuce Wraps. You will need (this is for four but just keep adding more bits for more people): For the duck:

• 2 Gressingham duck breasts
• 1 pack of Gressingham Duck Mini Fillets
• Oil for frying
• Salt and pepper
• 2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce

To wrap:

• Wraps
• Whole lettuce leaves

Salad and crunch:

• Cucumber
• Carrot
• Spring onions
• Coriander
• Chillies
• Sesame seeds

Dips:

• Chilli sauce(s)
• Soy sauce
• Hoisin sauce
• Plum sauce

• First of all, get the table laid and ready then as you get things prepped you can get them straight to the table.

Slice and chop the cucumber, carrot and spring onion however you like. I find sticks work well when you wrap up carrot or cucumber and slices of spring onion are more welcome than bigger pieces.

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