Vietnamese Pork and Scallion Lettuce Wraps
Light, flavorful, and irresistibly satisfying, these Vietnamese Pork and Scallion Lettuce Wraps are the perfect blend of savory and fresh. Ground pork is browned to perfection with garlic and ginger, then tossed in a tangy-sweet sauce made from fish sauce, soy sauce, and a hint of brown sugar. Nestled in crisp butter lettuce leaves, these wraps are topped with a medley of vibrant garnishes, including julienned carrots, fresh cilantro, mint leaves, and optional crushed peanuts for added crunch. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, these low-carb, gluten-free delights are ideal as a light dinner, appetizer, or party dish. Don’t forget a squeeze of fresh lime for the ultimate burst of citrusy flavor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams ground pork
- 4 stalks scallions (green onions)
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon ginger
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 12 pieces butter lettuce leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 1 medium lime, cut into wedges
- 2 tablespoons crushed peanuts (optional)
Instructions
1. Wash and pat dry the butter lettuce leaves. Set them aside on a platter for serving.
2. Finely chop the scallions, mince the garlic, and grate the ginger. Also, julienne the carrot and set aside for topping.
3. In a small bowl, mix together the fish sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar until the sugar dissolves. Set the sauce mixture aside.
4. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Add the minced garlic and ginger to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
6. Add the ground pork to the skillet and cook for 7-10 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until fully cooked and browned.
7. Stir in the sauce mixture and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, ensuring the pork is well-coated and the liquid has slightly reduced.
8. Stir in the chopped scallions and remove the skillet from the heat.
9. To assemble the lettuce wraps, spoon a portion of the cooked pork mixture into a lettuce leaf.
10. Garnish with julienned carrots, fresh cilantro, fresh mint leaves, and crushed peanuts if desired.
11. Serve with lime wedges on the side for an extra citrusy kick.
12. Enjoy your flavorful Vietnamese Pork and Scallion Lettuce Wraps!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1904 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 137.8 g | 177% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.3 g | 216% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 450 mg | 150% | |
| Sodium | 3460 mg | 150% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.9 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.7 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.0 g | ||
| Protein | 138.2 g | 276% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 267 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 842 mg | 18% | |
*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.
