LETTUCE CUPS WITH PORK AND QUINOA IN PEANUT SAUCE

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Lettuce Cups with Pork and Quinoa in Peanut Sauce image

Provided by MarĂ­a Del Mar Sacasa

Categories     Appetizer     Kid-Friendly     Dinner     Lunch     Spring     Summer     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Dairy Free     Tree Nut Free     Small Plates

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 tablespoons (2 ounces/60 grams) creamy peanut butter (avoid using natural peanut butter, which won't blend as smoothly)
1 tablespoon palm sugar or light brown sugar
3 tablespoons soy sauce, plus more to taste
3 tablespoons juice, plus 2 teaspoons finely grated zest from about 3 limes
1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 teaspoons fish sauce, plus more to taste
2 teaspoons sriracha hot sauce, plus more to taste
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
6 scallions, ends trimmed and thinly sliced
1 pound/450 grams ground pork
1 cup (6 ounces/180 grams) cooked quinoa
1/2 cup (1 ounce/30 grams) quinoa puffs
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup pea shoots, chopped
1/2 cup (2 1/2 ounces/75 grams) salted and roasted peanuts, chopped
1 head Bibb lettuce, leaves separated
Lime wedges
Sriracha hot sauce

Steps:

  • 1. In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, sugar, soy sauce, lime juice and zest, ginger, vinegar, fish sauce, and sriracha until smooth.
  • 2. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the scallions and cook until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the pork and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until no longer pink, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the peanut butter mixture and cook, stirring until absorbed, about 3 minutes. Stir in the quinoa and quinoa puffs. Adjust the seasoning with soy sauce, fish sauce, and sriracha.
  • 3. Stir in the cilantro and pea shoots and sprinkle with peanuts.
  • 4. Scoop the pork mixture into the lettuce leaves. Serve with lime wedges and sriracha.

Mule Jo
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This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The flavors are incredible.


Shyam thapa
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I'm not a big fan of pork, but I loved this dish. The peanut sauce is amazing.


Kisori Yadav
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I didn't have any lettuce on hand, so I used cabbage instead. It worked out great!


Md Kawser
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This is one of my favorite recipes. It's easy to make and always delicious.


Edward Marrero
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's a great party appetizer or main course.


Jafar Abubakar
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Swisha Jenje
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I loved these lettuce cups. The quinoa and peanut sauce are a great combination.


Jessica Donath
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This dish is a little bit spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I'll probably use less chili next time.


Alex Obioma
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I'm not a fan of peanut sauce, so I used a different sauce instead. It turned out great!


Maricela Recio
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pork. I also added some chopped vegetables to the filling.


Roshani Rayamajhi
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Chopol Tudu
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This is a delicious and healthy recipe. I'll definitely be making it again.


Ihenmwanta Prince
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I'm not a big fan of lettuce cups, but these were really good. The filling was flavorful and the lettuce cups held up well.


Dragon Bro
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The flavors in this dish are amazing. The peanut sauce is the perfect complement to the pork and quinoa.


Masood Alam
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. You can easily customize it to your own taste preferences.


Siamhossain Siamhossain
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Ganesh Adhikari
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I made this dish for my family and they all raved about it. The peanut sauce is amazing!


Lavi Lavi
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These lettuce cups were a hit at my party! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.