Larb-inspired Lettuce Cups Recipe

Name: Larb-inspired Lettuce Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 whole Lime, Zest And Juice; 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar; 1 Tablespoon Fish Sauce; 1/2 teaspoons Sesame Oil; 1 whole Thai Chilli, Sliced, Seeds Removed If Desired; 1 pound Ground Pork; 1 Tablespoon Crushed Garlic; 1 Tablespoon Crushed Ginger; 2 pinches Salt; 1/2 whole Large Cucumber; 2 whole Radishes; 2 whole Green Onions; 2 whole Hearts Of Romaine Lettuce

Servings: persons

1 whole Lime, Zest And Juice
1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
1 Tablespoon Fish Sauce
1/2 teaspoons Sesame Oil
1 whole Thai Chilli, Sliced, Seeds Removed If Desired
1 pound Ground Pork
1 Tablespoon Crushed Garlic
1 Tablespoon Crushed Ginger
2 pinches Salt
1/2 whole Large Cucumber
2 whole Radishes
2 whole Green Onions
2 whole Hearts Of Romaine Lettuce

1
First, get the dressing together so that the flavours can come together while you prepare everything else.
2
Combine lime juice and zest, brown sugar, fish sauce, sesame oil and chili in a small bowl.
3
For less heat, remove the seeds of the chili or only use half of the listed amount.
4
Set dressing to the side.
5
In a large skillet over medium high heat brown the ground pork.
6
After 5 minutes, once some fat has been rendered, add crushed garlic, ginger and salt.
7
Continue cooking pork for another 10 minutes until done.
8
Remove the pork to large plate or bowl to cool.
9
It is best to let the pork come to room temperature so that it will not wilt the lettuce.
10
Finely dice cucumber, radish and green onion.
11
When the pork is cool, combine it with the diced veggies and the dressing.
12
Remove individual leaves of romaine and lay them out on a large plate.
13
Place a few tablespoons of filling in each cup.
14
Add enough for a good portion, but not so much you cant pick up the lettuce without filling going everywhere.
15
Serve family style and enjoy with your hands!

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 whole Lime, Zest And Juice, 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar, 1 Tablespoon Fish Sauce, 1/2 teaspoons Sesame Oil, and more.

Yes, Larb-inspired 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.

Larb-inspired Lettuce Cups

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