Authentic Thai flavour can mean hours of spice grinding, tasting, and delicate adjustment. Take a shortcut with this recipe - with little preparation, mild Ontario veal absorbs the fresh flavours of Thai basil, sweet chili and soy sauce. Combined with crisp veggies and wrapped in a lettuce-lined tortilla, they make the ultimate meal-on-the-go.

Ingredients: 1 lb Ontario Veal cutlets 500 g 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper 2 mL 2 tsp olive oil 10 mL 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce 25 mL 2 tsp soy sauce 10 mL 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions 125 mL 1 cup grated carrots 250 mL 1 cup thinly sliced sweet red pepper 250 mL 1 cup sliced cucumber 250 mL 6 lettuce leaves 6 6 8-inch (20 cm) flour tortillas 6 1/4 cup each thinly sliced Thai basil and mint leaves 50 mL

Directions Season cutlets with salt and pepper. In a skillet over medium high heat, heat oil and brown cutlets on both sides, about 3 minutes per side, until A hint of pink remains. Transfer to cutting board and cool slightly. Slice thinly on a diagonal and transfer to bowl with accumulated juices. Toss with chili sauce, soy sauce, onions, carrots, pepper and cucumber. Arrange one lettuce leaf on each tortilla. Divide veal mixture over top And sprinkle with basil and mint. Fold in sides and roll up to secure. Slice in half diagonally and serve with extra sweet chili sauce for dipping. Serves 6. Chef's Tip: For authentic Thai flavour and heat, substitute sliced mango for the grated carrot and add 1 minced chili to the cooked veal mixture. Make-Ahead Tip: For a nutritious lunch or dinner-on-the-go, wraps can be assembled one day in advance, wrapped tightly with plastic and refrigerated until ready to serve. (recipe provided by Ontario Veal Association) Wines with some residual sugar, but maintained acidity such as the Flat Rock Riesling from 2005. Konzelmann 2002 Gewurztraminer Reserve would be perfect (current vintage available is '05) if you have it or can find it. Subtley oaked Chardonnay such as the '04 Chardonnay from Chateau de Charmes. The Cave Spring '05 Gamay or NCT's '05 Pinot Noir for a red. Henry of Pelham's '04 Baco Noir would also be fun. (Wine recommendations from expert Zoltan Szabo)