Discover the tantalizing flavors of Chinese minced pork in lettuce cups – a classic dish that combines the savory flavors of minced pork, aromatic seasonings, and crisp lettuce leaves. This delectable combination offers a balance of textures, where the tender pork mingles seamlessly with the crunchy lettuce, creating an explosion of flavors in every bite. Indulge in this culinary delight that is not only delicious but also a healthy and refreshing alternative to traditional heavy meals.
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YUK SUNG
On the table in under 30 minutes, this delicious and healthy pork Yuk Sung family friendly recipe is so easy to make, it is the perfect mid week supper.
Provided by Sarah Barnes
Categories Main Course
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Firstly prepare your vegetables: Chop onion and mushrooms. Peel and crush garlic.Peel and finely chop carrots. Peel and chop Ginger (if using fresh).
- Heat the oil in large open wok, fry the pork mince, with 1 tsp of Chinese 5 Spice, until browned.
- Add the onion, garlic and ginger, carrots, mushrooms, peppers, remaining 5 spice, soy sauce and oyster sauce.
- Cook on a medium to low heat for 10-15 minutes, until the mixture is browned, sauce has thicken slightly and absorbed into the meat.
- Serve in little gem lettuce leaves, and top with chopped spring onions and chillies. (Leave chillies out if you prefer).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 438 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 30 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 1348 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CHINESE MINCED PORK IN LETTUCE CUPS
Nice and fresh tasting. Great as an entree or you could use these as appetizers in smaller portions. You could also try making this with ground turkey or chicken.
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Pork
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cut lettuce ahead of time into cup shapes to have it ready; choose leaves towards the center of the head of lettuce.
- Use kitchen shears to cut any shapes needed, if necessary; set aside to chill.
- Saute pork in a large skillet until it is browned.
- Remove meat from skillet and drain off any fat.
- Add onions to skillet and cook for 5 minutes or until tender, then stir in garlic and ginger.
- Add wine and pork to the skillet and stir until wine reduces.
- Add hoisin, oyster and soy sauces, stirring to mix well.
- Stir in water chestnuts and cilantro and heat through.
- Place on platter and garnish with toasted pine nuts.
- Serve meat with lettuce cups.
ASIAN PORK LETTUCE CUPS
Provided by Katie Lee Biegel
Categories appetizer
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings (16 lettuce cups)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a bowl, whisk the hoisin sauce with the vinegar, ginger and garlic.
- Soak the rice noodles in very hot water until soft, according to package instructions. Cut into smaller pieces for serving.
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, then add pork chop strips and quickly stir-fry until warmed through. Add the hoisin mixture and toss to coat. Remove from the heat.
- Serve the pork family style in lettuce cups topped with chopped peanuts, mint, cilantro, bean sprouts and Sriracha and the rice noodles on the side.
SPICY MINCE & LETTUCE CUPS
A Thai inspired-dish which is quick, simple, cheap and low fat - yet still feels special and is full of flavour. A great pre-dinner nibble
Provided by Barney Desmazery
Categories Buffet, Canapes, Starter
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Fry the ginger, garlic and chillies for 1 min. Add the mince, then cook on a high heat until golden brown, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as you go. Sprinkle over the brown sugar, fish sauce, lime juice and shredded lime leaves, then cook everything down until sticky.
- Tip the mince into a serving bowl, then serve with a bowl of lettuce leaves for wrapping the mince in; the herbs, shallots and peanuts for scattering over; and the lime wedges for squeezing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 23 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 22 grams sugar, Protein 29 grams protein, Sodium 1.73 milligram of sodium
PORK & CHILLI LETTUCE CUPS
Take the stress out of entertaining by getting ahead on your party nibbles. The filling in these pork lettuce cups can be frozen for up to two months
Provided by Shivi Ramoutar
Categories Snack, Starter
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat and fry the shallot, lemongrass, garlic and chilli for 3 mins until fragrant. Add the pork mince and stir-fry for about 10 mins more until the pork is cooked through and browned. Add the fish sauce, sugar and lime juice, and cook for a couple more minutes until the pork is coated in the mixture. To freeze, leave to cool completely, then transfer to a freezer bag, seal and lay flat in the freezer (so the mince stays in a thin layer). Will keep for up to two months. Defrost in the fridge overnight before using. Reheat in a dry frying pan over a low heat until piping hot.
- Divide the pork mince between the lettuce leaves and garnish with the spring onions, carrots and herbs, then serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 42 calories, Fat 3 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 1 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 0.5 grams sugar, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium
VIETNAMESE PORK LETTUCE WRAPS
Casual, flavorful and low in carbohydrates, these Vietnamese Pork Lettuce Wraps are a perfect and low-fuss way to feed a group. Place the ingredients in separate dishes and let your guests assemble their own wrap, which allows them to personalize to suit their tastes. -Gretchen Barnes, Fairfax, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- In a small bowl, mix vinegar, sugar and salt until blended. Stir in carrots and onion; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes., In a large skillet, cook pork, ginger and garlic over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until pork is no longer pink, breaking up pork into crumbles; drain. Stir in soy sauce, mirin, salt, pepper and, if desired, fish sauce., To serve, drain carrot mixture. Place pork mixture in lettuce leaves; top with cucumber, red pepper, green onions, carrot mixture and herbs. Sprinkle with jalapeno and peanuts; drizzle with hoisin sauce. Squeeze lime juice over tops. Fold lettuce over filling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 312mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
CHINESE CHICKEN LETTUCE CUPS
These make a delicious entree to an Asian meal. If you like you can used minced pork instead of chicken.
Provided by Terese
Categories Chicken
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Pour boiling water over the rice noodles.
- Allow to sit for 5 minutes then drain.
- Cut into smaller lengths.
- Heat a wok or non stick pan over a high heat with the oil.
- Add the chicken mince and stir fry for 4 minutes or until cooked through breaking up with a wooden spoon.
- Add the garlic and ginger and fry for a further 2 minutes.
- Toss in the noodles and stir until heated through.
- In a small bowl combine the sweet chilli sauce, fish sauce and soy sauce and stir through the mince.
- Remove from the heat and stir through the coriander.
- Serve in the lettuce cups.
CHAR SIU PORK LETTUCE CUPS
The Asian influence here in the Hawaiian islands inspired my char siu recipe. It's tasty as is, in a bun, on a lettuce cup or over rice. We make it often so we have leftovers to add to fried rice, ramen and salads. -Karen Naihe, Kamuela, Hawaii
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 5h25m
Yield 32 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine first seven ingredients; pour into a large resealable plastic bag. Add pork; turn to coat. Refrigerate overnight., Transfer pork and marinade to a 4-qt. slow cooker. Cook, covered, 5-6 hours on low or until tender. Remove; when cool enough to handle, shred meat using two forks. Skim fat from cooking juices; stir in chicken broth. Thicken if desired. Return pork to slow cooker and heat through. Serve pork in lettuce leaf and garnish with desired toppings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 245mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right type of lettuce: Use large, sturdy lettuce leaves that can hold the filling without breaking. Boston, butterhead, or iceberg lettuce are all good choices.
- Brown the pork thoroughly: This will help to develop the flavor and prevent the pork from becoming dry.
- Use a variety of vegetables: This will add flavor, color, and texture to the dish. Some good choices include carrots, celery, onion, mushrooms, and bell peppers.
- Don't overcook the vegetables: They should be tender but still slightly crunchy.
- Use a flavorful sauce: This will help to bring all of the ingredients together. A simple soy sauce-based sauce is a good option.
- Serve the lettuce cups warm: This will help to keep the filling from becoming soggy.
Conclusion:
Chinese minced pork in lettuce cups is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. It's a great way to use up leftover pork, and it's also a healthy and low-carb option. With a few simple tips, you can make this dish perfectly every time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give Chinese minced pork in lettuce cups a try!
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