Pork Yuk Sung Pork in Lettuce Leaves
Transform your dinner table with Pork Yuk Sung, a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender, savory ground pork wrapped in crisp, refreshing lettuce leaves for a satisfying crunch. This Asian-inspired recipe combines aromatic garlic, fresh ginger, and crunchy water chestnuts with a delectable blend of dark soy sauce, hoisin, and sesame oil, creating a balance of salty, sweet, and umami flavors. Perfect for a light appetizer or a fun, hands-on main course, these lettuce wraps are simple to prepare and ready in just 30 minutes. Whether you’re hosting a party or enjoying a weeknight meal, Pork Yuk Sung is a deliciously versatile option that’s sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g Ground pork
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp Fresh ginger, minced
- 3 pieces Spring onions, finely chopped
- 100 g Water chestnuts, diced
- 2 tbsp Dark soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp Hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
- 1 tsp Sesame oil
- 12 leaves Lettuce leaves (e.g., iceberg or butterhead)
- 0.5 tsp Chili flakes (optional)
- 0.25 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and dry the lettuce leaves carefully, then set them aside in the fridge to keep them crisp.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the ground pork to the pan and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until fully browned and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes).
Stir in the diced water chestnuts and chopped spring onions. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to combine the flavors.
In a small bowl, mix the dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper together to create the sauce.
Pour the sauce into the pan with the pork mixture. Stir well to coat all the ingredients evenly and let it cook for an additional 2 minutes. If desired, sprinkle chili flakes for added heat.
Remove the pan from the heat and allow the pork filling to cool slightly.
To serve, spoon a small amount of the pork mixture into each lettuce leaf and fold them up like a wrap.
Enjoy immediately, either as a hand-held bite or using chopsticks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2074 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 145.8 g | 187% | |
| Saturated Fat | 44.5 g | 222% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 450 mg | 150% | |
| Sodium | 4752 mg | 207% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.3 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.7 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.4 g | ||
| Protein | 138.4 g | 277% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 287 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 1486 mg | 32% | |
*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.
