Recipe for Lettuce Bundles

Just thought I'd share this wonderful recipe since I love it so much.

1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel
2 heads butterhead (Boston or Bibb) lettuce, separated into 24 medium leaves
1 large red bell pepper, cut into thing 2 inch long strips (about 1 1/2 cups)
1/2 English cucumber, cut into julienne strips (about 1 cup)
1 cup julienne cut carrots

1. In 2 quart saucepan, stir oj, sugar, cornstarch and pepper flakes with wire whisk till cornstarch in completely dissolved. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring frequently. Boil 1 minute, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in vinegar and orange peel. Cool completely, about 15 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, on center of each lettuce leaf, place equal amount of bell peppers, cucumbers and carrots, roll up, leaving ends open. Secure with toothpick/ place on serving platter. Serve bundles with sauce.

Makes 24