Lettuce Packages Recipe

Name: Lettuce Packages
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, for stir frying (as needed); 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 lb lean pork, coarsely chopped (loin or butt); 1 tablespoon dry sherry; 1/2 lb fresh green beans, cut in 1/4-inch pieces; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup water (or unsalted chicken stock); 1/2 cup diced bamboo shoot; 1/2 cup diced water chestnut (*see note at end of directions); 3/4 cup chopped peanuts; 2 tablespoons chinese oyster sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar (more or less to taste); 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil; hoisin sauce; lettuce leaf

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons vegetable oil, for stir frying (as needed)
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 lb lean pork, coarsely chopped (loin or butt)
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1/2 lb fresh green beans, cut in 1/4-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup water (or unsalted chicken stock)
1/2 cup diced bamboo shoot
1/2 cup diced water chestnut (*see note at end of directions)
3/4 cup chopped peanuts
2 tablespoons chinese oyster sauce
1 teaspoon sugar (more or less to taste)
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
hoisin sauce
lettuce leaf

1
Heat about 2 Tbsp of the oil in a wok or large skillet; stir in the garlic and 1/2 tsp salt. Quickly add the pork and stir fry until it's just cooked. Stir in the dry sherry and remove contents of the wok to a bowl.
2
Heat another 2 Tbsp oil; add the beans and 1/2 tsp salt and stir fry about a minute. Add the water, cover and let cook for 30 seconds. Add the bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, oyster sauce, sugar and cooked pork. Stir fry long enough to blend all ingredients - about a minute and a half. Stir in the sesame oil and serve immediately. (Do not make ahead of time planning to reheat because you'll lose the crispness and crunch).
3
To serve: each diner fills a lettuce leaf with the pork mixture and spoons on some hoisin sauce to taste.
4
*fresh jicama is a great substitute for canned water chestnuts.

595

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, for stir frying (as needed), 1 tablespoon minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 lb lean pork, coarsely chopped (loin or butt), and more.

Yes, Lettuce Packages 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.

Lettuce Packages

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