STICKY MINCE IN LETTUCE CUPS

8 little gem leaves
1 carrot, chopped into matchsticks
1tbsp caster sugar
1tbsp white wine vinegar
1tsp ground ginger
1tsp chilli powder
1tsp light soy sauce
2tbsp honey
1 onion, finely chopped
2tsp crushed garlic
150g quorn mince
1tsp Marmite
100ml vegetable stock
oil for cooking
2 tsp sesame seeds

Place the carrots in a small bowl with the caster sugar and white wine vinegar. Set aside.

Make the sauce by combining the ginger, chilli powder, soy sauce and honey. Set aside.

Heat a little oil and cook the onion until almost soft.
Add the garlic and cook for a minute more.
Add the mince, stock and Marmite and simmer to allow the liquid to absorb.
Pour in the sauce and reduce until everything is sticky. 

Place in a bowl.
Drain the carrots and place back in the small bowl. Top with the sesame seeds.
Serve with the lettuce leaves.