Spicy Pork Lettuce Cups Recipe

Name: Spicy Pork Lettuce Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 12 ounces lean ground pork; 1 1/2 cups diced seeded cucumber; 1 cup diced red bell pepper; 1/3 cup diced carrot; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1/4 cup salted, dry-roasted peanuts, chopped; 1/2 serrano chile, thinly sliced; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 teaspoon sugar; 16 Boston lettuce leaves

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger
6 garlic cloves, minced
12 ounces lean ground pork
1 1/2 cups diced seeded cucumber
1 cup diced red bell pepper
1/3 cup diced carrot
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup salted, dry-roasted peanuts, chopped
1/2 serrano chile, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
16 Boston lettuce leaves

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Combine first 3 ingredients in a medium bowl, mixing gently until just combined; let stand at room temperature 15 minutes.
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Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork mixture to pan; saute 5 minutes or until pork is browned, stirring to crumble. Place pork mixture in a large bowl. Add cucumber and next 5 ingredients (through serrano), and stir to combine.
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Combine lime juice, fish sauce, and sugar in a small bowl, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add juice mixture to pork mixture; toss. Place about 1/3 cup pork mixture in each lettuce leaf.
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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger, 6 garlic cloves, minced, 12 ounces lean ground pork, 1 1/2 cups diced seeded cucumber, and more.

Yes, Spicy Pork 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spicy Pork Lettuce Cups

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Variations & substitutions

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