Pork San Choy Bau - Chinese Minced Pork in Lettuce Cups Recipe

Name: Pork San Choy Bau - Chinese Minced Pork in Lettuce Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs (.9 kg). lean ground pork; 1/2 onion, chopped; 1 tbsp (15 ml) minced ginger; 3 cloves minced garlic; 3 tbsp (45 ml) rice wine or dry sherry; 4 tbsp (60 ml) hoisin sauce; 2 tbsp (30 ml) oyster sauce; 2 tbsp (30 ml) soy sauce; 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped water chestnuts; 3 tbsp (45 ml) cilantro, chopped; 1/3 cup (80 ml) toasted pine nuts; Tiny lettuce leaves (Cos, iceberg, witlof or bib); 2 tbsp (30 ml) plum sauce; 1 tbsp (15 ml) hoisin sauce; 1 tsp (5 ml) soy sauce

Servings: persons

2 lbs (.9 kg). lean ground pork
1/2 onion, chopped
1 tbsp (15 ml) minced ginger
3 cloves minced garlic
3 tbsp (45 ml) rice wine or dry sherry
4 tbsp (60 ml) hoisin sauce
2 tbsp (30 ml) oyster sauce
2 tbsp (30 ml) soy sauce
1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped water chestnuts
3 tbsp (45 ml) cilantro, chopped
1/3 cup (80 ml) toasted pine nuts
Tiny lettuce leaves (Cos, iceberg, witlof or bib)
2 tbsp (30 ml) plum sauce
1 tbsp (15 ml) hoisin sauce
1 tsp (5 ml) soy sauce

1
Cut lettuce ahead of time into cup shapes to have it ready; choose leaves towards the center of the head of lettuce.
2
Use kitchen shears to cut any shapes needed, if necessary; set aside to chill.
3
Saute pork in a large skillet until it is browned.
4
Remove meat from skillet and drain off any fat.
5
Add onions to skillet and cook for 5 minutes or until tender, then stir in garlic and ginger.
6
Add wine and pork to the skillet and stir until wine reduces.
7
Add hoisin, oyster and soy sauces, stirring to mix well.
8
Stir in water chestnuts and cilantro and heat through.
9
Place on platter and garnish with toasted pine nuts.
10
Serve meat with lettuce cups and additional sauce.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs (.9 kg). lean ground pork, 1/2 onion, chopped, 1 tbsp (15 ml) minced ginger, 3 cloves minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Pork San Choy Bau - Chinese Minced Pork in 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.

Pork San Choy Bau - Chinese Minced Pork in Lettuce Cups

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