Ginger Lamb Lettuce Cups Recipe

Name: Ginger Lamb Lettuce Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon peanut oil; 1 red onion, thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 4 cm piece ginger, cut into julienne (matchsticks); 500 g ground lamb; ⅔ cup chicken stock; ¼ cup oyster sauce; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 bunch Broccolini, trimmed, cut into 3cm pieces; ½ cup torn basil leaves; 1 iceberg lettuce, outer leaves discarded

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 red onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
4 cm piece ginger, cut into julienne (matchsticks)
500 g ground lamb
⅔ cup chicken stock
¼ cup oyster sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 bunch Broccolini, trimmed, cut into 3cm pieces
½ cup torn basil leaves
1 iceberg lettuce, outer leaves discarded

1
Heat oil in a wok or large frying pan over high heat.
2
Add onion, garlic and ginger, and stir-fry for 3 minutes or until garlic is golden and onion has softened.
3
Add lamb, breaking up with a wooden spoon, then cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until browned.
4
Stir in stock, oyster sauce and sugar, and cook for a further 5 minutes or until liquid has reduced by three-quarters.
5
Add broccolini and cook for a further 5 minutes or until broccolini is just tender and liquid has evaporated.
6
Season with salt and pepper, then stir in basil.
7
Separate lettuce leaves and wash under cold running water.
8
Drain, then pat dry with a clean tea towel.
9
Spoon stir-fry among lettuce cups to serve, then roll up tightly to eat.

652

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon peanut oil, 1 red onion, thinly sliced, 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced, 4 cm piece ginger, cut into julienne (matchsticks), and more.

Yes, Ginger Lamb Lettuce Cups falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Ginger Lamb Lettuce Cups

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Variations & substitutions

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