Sung Choi Bau
Discover the irresistible flavors of Sung Choi Bau, a classic Asian-inspired dish that transforms crisp lettuce leaves into delightfully fresh wraps bursting with savory goodness. This recipe features a flavorful filling of juicy ground pork (or chicken/beef) stir-fried with aromatic garlic, ginger, and green onions, and complemented by crunchy water chestnuts. A rich sauce made from soy, oyster, and hoisin sauces, enhanced with fragrant sesame oil, ties the dish together, creating a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and umami flavors. Fast and easy to prepare in just 30 minutes, these lettuce wraps make for a light yet satisfying appetizer, lunch, or dinner. Ideal for entertaining or weeknight meals, Sung Choi Bau is a crowd-pleaser that is as fun to eat as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 head Iceberg lettuce or butter lettuce
- 500 grams Ground pork (or chicken/beef)
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, minced
- 2 Green onions, finely chopped
- 100 grams Water chestnuts, diced
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1.5 tablespoons Oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon Hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 Fresh chili, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
Separate the lettuce leaves carefully, wash them thoroughly, and pat them dry. Set aside in the fridge to keep them crisp.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add minced garlic, ginger, and green onions to the pan. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the ground pork (or your chosen meat) and cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until fully browned and no longer pink.
Stir in the diced water chestnuts and optional fresh chili, cooking for another 1-2 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, sugar, cornstarch, and water until the cornstarch is dissolved.
Pour the sauce mixture over the cooked meat and stir well to coat everything evenly. Cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and everything is well combined.
Transfer the filling to a serving bowl and garnish with an extra sprinkle of chopped green onions, if desired.
Serve by spooning the meat filling into a lettuce leaf and wrapping it like a taco. Enjoy immediately!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1456 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 103.2 g | 132% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.6 g | 173% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 365 mg | 122% | |
| Sodium | 1027 mg | 45% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.8 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.5 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.2 g | ||
| Protein | 91.1 g | 182% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 182 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 2318 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.
