Quinoa and Chicken in Lettuce Cups

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups quinoa (uncooked)
• 2 1/2 cups cold water
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 tbsp canola oil
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 398ml can water chestnuts (rinsed and chopped)
• 700 g ground chicken or turkey
• 2 hot chili peppers (seeded and chopped)
• 2 tsp fresh ginger (finely chopped)
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 15 iceberg or Boston lettuce leaves ((preferably shaped like cups))
• 5 sprigs fresh cilantro (chopped)
• thin slices carrot, red pepper and green onion (as garnish)