Spicy Ginger Pork in Lettuce Leaves Wraps
Transform your weeknight dinner routine with these Spicy Ginger Pork Lettuce Wraps—an irresistible fusion of bold flavors and crisp textures, ready in just 30 minutes. Tender ground pork is stir-fried with fragrant garlic, ginger, and a kick of red pepper flakes, then coated in a savory-sweet blend of soy, hoisin, and Sriracha sauces for a perfectly balanced bite. Crunchy water chestnuts and fresh green onions add delightful texture, while the lettuce leaves serve as a refreshing, low-carb vessel for this mouthwatering filling. Finished with a garnish of cilantro and a squeeze of lime, these wraps are a vibrant, healthy option that’s as fun to eat as they are delicious. Perfect for quick meals, casual gatherings, or anyone craving Asian-inspired flair!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams ground pork
- 2 tablespoons ginger
- 3 cloves garlic
- 4 stalks green onions
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 100 grams water chestnuts
- 12 leaves lettuce leaves (like butter or romaine)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 4 wedges lime wedges
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (optional)
Instructions
Prepare the ingredients: Mince the garlic, grate the ginger, chop the green onions, and dice the water chestnuts. Wash and dry the lettuce leaves carefully.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the ground pork to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook for 5-7 minutes, or until browned and fully cooked through.
Stir in the minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
Add the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, Sriracha sauce, and sesame oil to the skillet. Mix well to coat the pork evenly in the sauce.
Stir in the chopped water chestnuts and green onions. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, until heated through.
Remove the skillet from heat. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Spoon the spicy ginger pork mixture into the center of each lettuce leaf, folding the leaves around the filling to form wraps.
Garnish with optional fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges on the side for a zesty squeeze of flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
448 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.7 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.9 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 679 mg | 30% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.8 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g | ||
| Protein | 24.9 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 48 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 660 mg | 14% | |
*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.
