Pork Lettuce Wraps with Grapefruit Recipe

Name: Pork Lettuce Wraps with Grapefruit
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 teaspoons packed dark brown sugar; 3 tablespoons shredded unsweetened coconut; 1 medium pink grapefruit; 3 tablespoons chopped roasted salted peanuts; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint; 1 teaspoon hot Asian chili sauce (sambal oelek or sriracha); 2 scallions, thinly sliced diagonally; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/2 pound lean ground pork; 1 teaspoon finely grated peeled ginger; 1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced; Romaine or Bibb lettuce leaves, for wrapping

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons packed dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons shredded unsweetened coconut
1 medium pink grapefruit
3 tablespoons chopped roasted salted peanuts
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint
1 teaspoon hot Asian chili sauce (sambal oelek or sriracha)
2 scallions, thinly sliced diagonally
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 pound lean ground pork
1 teaspoon finely grated peeled ginger
1 small red onion, halved and thinly sliced
Romaine or Bibb lettuce leaves, for wrapping

1
Mix the fish sauce, lime juice and brown sugar in a small bowl; set aside.
2
Lightly toast the coconut in a skillet over medium heat; cool.
3
With a sharp knife, peel and segment the grapefruit, removing the white pith.
4
Toss the segments in a bowl with the coconut, peanuts, mint, chili sauce and scallions.
5
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
6
Add the pork and cook, breaking it up, 4 to 5 minutes (do not brown).
7
Transfer the meat to a bowl and drain any excess liquid; set aside.
8
Raise the heat to high, add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet, then the ginger and red onion; cook to soften, about 1 minute.
9
Add the onion to the meat, pour in the fish-sauce mixture and gently toss.
10
Divide the pork mixture among lettuce leaves and top each with some of the grapefruit salad.
11
Photograph by Con Poulos

310

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Protein

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons fish sauce, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 2 teaspoons packed dark brown sugar, 3 tablespoons shredded unsweetened coconut, and more.

Yes, Pork Lettuce Wraps with Grapefruit 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.

Pork Lettuce Wraps with Grapefruit

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