Pork in Lettuce Leaf Cups
Transform your dining experience with these vibrant and flavorful Pork in Lettuce Leaf Cups! This easy yet impressive recipe features tender ground pork stir-fried with aromatic garlic, ginger, and a trio of savory sauces—soy, oyster, and hoisin—infused with sesame oil for a tantalizing depth of flavor. Crunchy water chestnuts, grated carrot, and chopped green onions add texture and freshness, while crisp iceberg or butter lettuce leaves serve as a light, refreshing base. Perfect for a quick 30-minute dinner or an elegant appetizer, these handheld delights are as fun to eat as they are delicious. Top them off with optional crushed peanuts and sliced red chili for a garnish that packs a punch of crunch and spice. Whether you’re hosting guests or looking for a healthy, low-carb meal, these lettuce wraps are sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams Ground pork
- 12 pieces Iceberg or butter lettuce leaves
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, minced
- 3 stalks Green onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon Hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1 medium Carrot, grated
- 225 grams Water chestnuts, chopped
- 2 tablespoons Crushed peanuts (optional, for garnish)
- 1 piece Red chili, finely sliced (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Separate the lettuce leaves carefully, wash them thoroughly, and pat them dry with paper towels. Set aside.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the minced garlic and ginger to the skillet and stir-fry for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the ground pork to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon or spatula, until it is browned and fully cooked through, about 7-8 minutes.
Stir in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil, mixing well to coat the pork evenly in the seasoning.
Add the grated carrot, chopped water chestnuts, and green onions to the skillet. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are slightly tender but still have a bit of crunch.
Remove the skillet from heat and let the pork mixture cool slightly for 2-3 minutes.
Spoon the pork mixture evenly into the prepared lettuce leaves. Be careful not to overfill to make them easy to hold and eat.
Garnish with crushed peanuts and finely sliced red chili, if desired, for added crunch and a bit of heat.
Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful Pork in Lettuce Leaf Cups!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2144 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 142.3 g | 182% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.6 g | 208% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 23.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 406 mg | 135% | |
| Sodium | 2242 mg | 97% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 89.3 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.7 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.2 g | ||
| Protein | 130.5 g | 261% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 294 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 2314 mg | 49% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
