CHINESE MINCED PORK IN LETTUCE CUPS

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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

2 lbs ground pork
1/2 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced ginger
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons rice wine or 3 tablespoons dry sherry
4 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 cup chopped water chestnut
3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
1/3 cup toasted pine nuts
iceberg lettuce (2 heads)

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.

Selvam Suthakaran
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I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The pork was tender and juicy, and the lettuce cups were a great way to serve it.


Shani Haq
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This was a delicious and easy-to-make dish. I will definitely be making it again.


Nancie Kay
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I made this recipe for dinner last night and it was a big hit with my family. The pork was flavorful and juicy, and the lettuce cups were a great way to serve it.


Rafi islam Rasel
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These lettuce cups were a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables. They loved the combination of flavors and textures.


waqas naqvi
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The sauce is so flavorful and the pork is always tender.


Shahojahan Hasan
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These lettuce cups were a great way to use up some leftover pork. They were easy to make and really tasty.


Princess Nmesoma
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I usually add a little bit of ginger and garlic to the pork mixture for extra flavor.


tondalaya allen
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This was a really fun and different way to serve pork. The lettuce cups were a great way to make the dish feel light and refreshing, and the sauce was delicious.


uniqxedoll
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The pork was tender and juicy, and the lettuce cups were a great way to keep everything together.


Mubina Jamal
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This was a delicious and easy-to-make dish! The lettuce cups were a great way to serve the pork, and the sauce was flavorful and well-balanced. I will definitely be making this again.


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