VIETNAMESE PORK LETTUCE WRAPS

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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

1/2 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 medium carrots, julienned
1/2 medium onion, cut into thin slices
FILLING:
1 pound ground pork
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon mirin (sweet rice wine)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon fish sauce, optional
ASSEMBLY:
8 Bibb lettuce leaves
1/2 English cucumber, finely chopped
1 small sweet red pepper, finely chopped
3 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup each coarsely chopped fresh basil, cilantro and mint
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1/4 cup salted peanuts, chopped
Hoisin sauce
Lime wedges

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.

Tim Crawley (Crawleyatl)
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These lettuce wraps are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that you can customize them to your own taste. I usually add some extra veggies, like shredded carrots and cucumbers, and I sometimes switch up the sauce. These are a


Natnael behaylu
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I made these lettuce wraps for dinner last night and they were a hit! The pork was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Andrew Ruelas
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These lettuce wraps are amazing! The pork is so flavorful and the sauce is perfect. I love that you can customize them to your own taste. I usually add some extra veggies, like shredded carrots and cucumbers, and I sometimes switch up the sauce.


Ali Jut
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I've made these lettuce wraps several times now and they're always a hit. They're so fresh and flavorful, and they're perfect for a light and healthy meal. I love that you can customize them to your own taste. I usually add some extra veggies, like s


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These lettuce wraps are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that you can customize them to your own taste. I usually add some extra veggies, like shredded carrots and cucumbers, and I sometimes switch up the sauce. These are a


MORAD ZOGARI
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I made these lettuce wraps for dinner last night and they were a hit! The pork was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Nevaeh Smith
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These lettuce wraps are amazing! The pork is so flavorful and the sauce is perfect. I love that you can customize them to your own taste. I usually add some extra veggies, like shredded carrots and cucumbers, and I sometimes switch up the sauce.


Soha Dogmish
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I've made these lettuce wraps several times now and they're always a hit. They're so fresh and flavorful, and they're perfect for a light and healthy meal. I love that you can customize them to your own taste. I usually add some extra veggies, like s


Rolly Perez
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These lettuce wraps are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that you can customize them to your own taste. I usually add some extra veggies, like shredded carrots and cucumbers, and I sometimes switch up the sauce. These are a


Landon Cross
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I made these lettuce wraps for dinner last night and they were a hit! The pork was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Charlene Thomas
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These lettuce wraps are amazing! The pork is so flavorful and the sauce is perfect. I love that you can customize them to your own taste. I usually add some extra veggies, like shredded carrots and cucumbers, and I sometimes switch up the sauce.


Ricardo Moloantoa
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I've made these lettuce wraps several times now and they're always a hit. They're so fresh and flavorful, and they're perfect for a light and healthy meal. I love that you can customize them to your own taste. I usually add some extra veggies, like s


Elsy Nemmy
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These lettuce wraps are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that you can customize them to your own taste. I usually add some extra veggies, like shredded carrots and cucumbers, and I sometimes switch up the sauce. These are a


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I made these lettuce wraps for dinner last night and they were a hit! The pork was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Khan Shoueb
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These lettuce wraps are amazing! The pork is so flavorful and the sauce is perfect. I love that you can customize them to your own taste. I usually add some extra veggies, like shredded carrots and cucumbers, and I sometimes switch up the sauce.


Khaya Cebekhulu
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I've made these lettuce wraps several times now and they're always a hit. They're so fresh and flavorful, and they're perfect for a light and healthy meal. I love that you can customize them to your own taste. I usually add some extra veggies, like s


Husen Ibrahim
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These lettuce wraps are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that you can customize them to your own taste. I usually add some extra veggies, like shredded carrots and cucumbers, and I sometimes switch up the sauce. These are a


HB gaming
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I made these lettuce wraps for dinner last night and they were so good! The pork was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Janet Tucker
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These lettuce wraps were a hit at my party! Everyone loved the fresh flavors and the crispy pork. I will definitely be making these again.