Lettuce Wraps With Spiced Pork Recipe

Name: Lettuce Wraps With Spiced Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons oyster sauce; 2 tablespoons water; 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon dry sherry or 1 tablespoon rice wine; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 teaspoon cornstarch; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 1 teaspoon reduced sodium soy sauce; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; 3 teaspoons canola oil, divided; 1 lb thin center-cut pork chops, cut into thin julienne strips; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger; 1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, rinsed and coarsely chopped; 1 (8 ounce) cansliced bamboo shoots, rinsed and coarsely chopped; 8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed,cut into julienne strips; 4 scallions, greens only,sliced; 1 head iceberg lettuce

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon dry sherry or 1 tablespoon rice wine
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon reduced sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
3 teaspoons canola oil, divided
1 lb thin center-cut pork chops, cut into thin julienne strips
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, rinsed and coarsely chopped
1 (8 ounce) cansliced bamboo shoots, rinsed and coarsely chopped
8 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed,cut into julienne strips
4 scallions, greens only,sliced
1 head iceberg lettuce

1
To Prepare Sauce: Combine oyster sauce, water, hoisin sauce, vinegar, sherry (or rice wine), cornstarch, brown sugar, soy sauce and sesame oil in a small bowl.
2
To Prepare Stir-fry: Heat 2 tsp canola oil over medium-high heat in a large nonstick skillet or wok.
3
Add pork; cook, stirring constantly, until no longer pink, about 4 minutes.
4
Transfer to a plate.
5
Wipe out the pan.
6
Add remaining 1 tsp oil, garlic and ginger; cook stirring constantly, until fragrant, 30 seconds.
7
Add water chestnuts, bamboo shoots and mushroom; cook, stirring often, until mushrooms have softened, about 4 minutes.
8
Return the pork to the pan and add the sauce.
9
Cook, stirring constantly, until a thick glossy sauce has formed, about 1 minute.
10
Serve sprinkled with scallions and wrapped in lettuce leaves.

419

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, 2 tablespoons water, 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, and more.

Yes, Lettuce Wraps With Spiced Pork 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.

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Lettuce Wraps With Spiced Pork

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Variations & substitutions

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