Sweet chili pork in lettuce cups is a flavorful and delicious dish that is sure to please your family and friends. It is a great option for a quick and easy weeknight meal, and it is also perfect for parties and potlucks. This dish is made with pork tenderloin that is cooked in a sweet and savory sauce and then served in lettuce cups. The lettuce cups add a refreshing crunch to the dish, and the sweet and savory sauce is the perfect complement to the pork.
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PORK LETTUCE CUPS
Tasty pork and veggies with noodles, roasted peanuts and a sweet chilli soy dressing, all wrapped up in a big lettuce leaf. A fun and delicious weeknight meal!
Provided by Josie
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- COOK PORKHeat olive oil in a frying pan over a medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until starting to brown. Add pork mince, dissolved chicken stock and fish sauce. Simmer for 10 minutes, breaking up the mince, until the pork is cooked through and most of the liquid has evaporated.
- While pork is cooking, dice beans and microwave for 1 1/2 minutes. Grate carrot, and finely slice spring onions, chilli and mint leaves. Add beans, carrot, spring onions, chilli and mint to pork mixture. Dissolve sugar in the lime juice and add this as well. Reduce to a gentle simmer while you prepare the rest of the meal.
- PREPARE NOODLESPlace noodles in a heatproof bowl and pour over chicken stock dissolved in boiling water. Leave to sit for 5 minutes, then drain.
- MAKE DRESSINGWhisk together soy sauce, sweet chilli and vinegar.
- ASSEMBLEFill lettuce leaves with noodles, pork mixture and peanuts. Drizzle over dressing and finish with a squeeze of lime. Wrap up as best as you can and eat with your hands!
STICKY PORK LETTUCE WRAPS
Let people build their own with these sticky pork lettuce wraps - they'll prove a winner with kids. They're perfect for a summer lunch or light dinner
Provided by Lulu Grimes
Categories Lunch, Main course, Starter, Supper
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Make the marinade by mixing the soy with the honey, brown sugar, spices and 1 tbsp water. Put the pork in a shallow bowl, pour the marinade over, turning to make sure the steaks are well coated, then leave to marinate for at least 30 mins.
- Mix the carrot with the lime juice and caster sugar. Brush a piece of foil with oil and line the grill pan. Grill the pork steaks (or griddle if you prefer) for 4 mins each side. Keep an eye on them in case the sugar in the marinade starts to blacken. When cooked, cut the pork into strips.
- Put the lettuce leaves out on a board and divide the pork between them. Add some carrot and cucumber, then fold in both ends of the lettuce leaf and roll up from one side to contain the filling. Serve with sweet chilli sauce, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 346 calories, Fat 19 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 21 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 21 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 21 grams protein, Sodium 1.2 milligram of sodium
SWEET CHILLI PORK
This is from the Easy Thai Cooking recipe book. I always use this recipe to use up leftover roast pork. It has become quite a favourite in our house and is simple to make. I also substitute fresh chilli with bottled chilli to save time and a special shopping trip. Without the coriander it is not quite the same. I also double the sauce ingredients to add more flavour to the rice.
Provided by PetaBot
Categories Pork
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oil in large frying pan.
- Add onions, chilli and pork and fry until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- Add brown sugar, water and fish sauce and bring to the boil.
- Lower heat and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes or until sauce is thick and syrupy, stirring while cooking.
- Sprinkle with coriander and serve with steamed rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.7, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 73.8, Sodium 426.4, Carbohydrate 33.5, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 29.6, Protein 27.7
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
Tips:
- To save time, use store-bought ground pork or chicken.
- If you don't have hoisin sauce, you can substitute it with a mixture of soy sauce, brown sugar, and rice vinegar.
- Feel free to add other vegetables to the stir-fry, such as bell peppers, carrots, or snow peas.
- If you want a spicier dish, add more chili sauce or red pepper flakes.
- Serve the lettuce cups immediately, while the pork is still hot and crispy.
Conclusion:
Sweet chili pork in lettuce cups is a quick, easy, and delicious meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover pork. The combination of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting recipe, give sweet chili pork in lettuce cups a try. You won't be disappointed!
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