Oriental minced pork in lettuce leaves is a delightful dish that combines the flavors of minced pork, aromatic spices, and the freshness of lettuce leaves. This dish is not only simple to prepare, but it also offers a burst of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a dish to impress your guests, this recipe will surely be a hit.
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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.
EASY ASIAN GROUND PORK LETTUCE WRAPS
This ground pork lettuce wraps recipe is a total crowd pleaser! Tender browned ground pork mixed with crunchy veggies and a tangy sweet and sour sauce, all wrapped up in a cool and crisp bibb lettuce leaf, makes for a surprisingly satisfying meal in under 20 minutes.
Provided by Tara Kuczykowski
Categories Main Dishes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Add 1 tablespoon of olive to a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the ground pork, season it with a little salt and pepper, and brown it, breaking it up as it's cooking. Continue cooking it until there's no pink remaining, about 5-6 minutes.
- Add in the diced onions and stir in the sauce ingredients: garlic, fresh grated ginger, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Continue cooking until the onions become translucent, about 1-2 minutes.
- Turn off the heat, and then stir in the coleslaw mix and chopped water chestnuts. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- To serve: spoon approximately 1/4 cup of the ground pork mixture into the lettuce leaf of your choice. Add toppings as desired. Roll or fold like a taco and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 53.5 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 13.8 grams fat, Fiber 2.3 grams fiber, Protein 16.7 grams protein, SaturatedFat 4.7 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 3 pork lettuce wraps, Sodium 410.1 milligrams sodium, Sugar 5.0 grams sugar
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.
ORIENTAL MINCED PORK IN LETTUCE LEAVES
This is a very tasty, quick and easy recipe to throw together. I serve it in iceberg lettuce leaves as a great low carb meal, but if prefer carbs it is great served with noodles.
Provided by The Flying Chef
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oil in a pan or wok, stir-fry onion and garlic until onion is soft, add both minces and stir-fry until cooked through.
- Add capsicum and sauces, reduce to a simmer, cook uncovered, stirring occasionally for about 4-5 Min's.
- Add sprouts and cook until they soften slightly but are still crunchy, stir in green onions and seeds.
- Divide lettuce leaves among plates and spoon pork mixture into leaves.
- Tip: After removing outer dead leaves, cut the end off lettuce and hold under cold running water, the leaves will fall off one by one, intact.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 495.9, Fat 29.7, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 125.1, Sodium 1732, Carbohydrate 22.1, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 10.9, Protein 35.8
SPICY PORK LETTUCE WRAPS
These lettuce cups filled with spicy ground pork take inspiration from Larb. Found in several Southeast Asian countries, Larb usually features seasoned ground meat served with sticky rice or lettuce cups, topped with fresh vegetables and herbs. Toasted rice powder is typically mixed into the seasoning for some crunch and to help thicken the dressing. Katie opts for ground peanuts instead to achieve a similar texture and nutty flavor. These can also be made with ground chicken, duck, turkey, or crumbled tofu in place of the ground pork. Fresh and flavorful, these lettuce cups are super easy to make at home any night of the week.
Provided by Katie Lee Biegel
Categories main-dish
Time 50m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- For the scallion and carrot relish: Toss the soy sauce, ginger, sesame oil, carrots, scallions and lime juice in a medium bowl. Set aside in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- For the pork: Heat a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the vegetable oil, and once hot, the pork. Cook the pork, breaking it up with the back of your spoon until it browns and is no longer pink, 5 to 6 minutes. Stir in the red pepper flakes, salt, garlic, ginger and shallots. Cook until they are aromatic and incorporated, another minute. Add the hoisin and stir to combine, then add the soy sauce. Cook until the pork is sticky and glazed, about 3 minutes. Transfer the pork to a serving bowl.
- Serve the pork with the lettuce leaves, some scallion and carrot relish, cilantro leaves, mint leaves, peanuts and sriracha, letting everyone build their own wraps with all the fixings.
QUICK ASIAN LETTUCE WRAPS
After many attempts and searching for recipes, I have ended up with this one. Easy to do and great as a summer meal outside. Try different versions by alternating optional ingredients, such as peanuts, peppers, shrimp, steamed rice noodles, diced teriyaki chicken, scrambled egg, or bean sprouts. The possibilities are endless!
Provided by SMACPRODUCTIONS
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Wraps and Rolls
Time 47m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a saucepan combine the water and rice. Bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes, until water is absorbed. Set aside and keep warm.
- Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Cook the pork, green onions, and garlic for 5 to 7 minutes, or until lightly brown. Add the tofu, carrot, Hoisin, and soy sauce, stirring frequently until heated through. Remove from heat, and stir in the sesame oil and chile paste.
- To serve: spoon a small amount of rice into each lettuce leaf, top with the stir-fry mixture, and drizzle with additional soy sauce or hoisin, if desired. Wrap the lettuce leaf to enclose the filling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 836.2 calories, Carbohydrate 95.5 g, Cholesterol 73.9 mg, Fat 31 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 45.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 773.7 mg, Sugar 8.6 g
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
EASY LETTUCE WRAPS
Lettuce leaves are great wraps for stir-fried pork. This fun recipe is bursting with Asian flavors!
Provided by Kikkoman
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Kikkoman
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine stir-fry sauce, sherry and cornstarch; set aside.
- Stir-fry pork, onion and garlic together in hot wok or large skillet over high heat until pork is no longer pink; drain excess fat. Add stir-fry sauce mixture; cook, stirring, until pork is evenly coated with sauce. Remove from heat; stir in cilantro and sesame oil. To serve, place desired amount of meat mixture in lettuce leaf and wrap to enclose.
CHINESE LEAF PORK WRAPS
Go beyond the standard tortilla by using lettuce as a wrap. Pack full with spiced pork, mushrooms, rice and spring onions
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Canapes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a wok and add the pork mince. Stir-fry over a high heat for 5 mins until cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Add the garlic, ginger, mushrooms and spring onions to the wok. Stir-fry for 2-3 mins, then add the rice & peas. Stir-fry for 1 min, then add the egg and cook until the egg scrambles. Stir through the parsley, pork, soy and seasoning.
- Pile the rice and pork into Chinese leaves and serve with soy and sweet chilli sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 490 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 46 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 35 grams protein, Sodium 1.3 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Choose the right lettuce leaves: Use large, sturdy lettuce leaves that can hold the filling without tearing. Butterhead, romaine, or iceberg lettuce are all good options.
- Chop the pork finely: This will help it cook evenly and absorb the flavors of the other ingredients.
- Use a variety of vegetables: This will add flavor, texture, and color to the dish. Some good options include carrots, celery, onion, and mushrooms.
- Don't overcook the pork: Cook it just until it is cooked through, or it will become tough.
- Serve the lettuce wraps immediately: This will prevent the lettuce leaves from wilting.
Conclusion:
Oriental minced pork in lettuce leaves is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. It is a great way to use up leftover pork, and it is also a healthy and low-carb option. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try.
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