Thai Lettuce Wraps Recipe

Name: Thai Lettuce Wraps
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Dressing:; 4 teaspoons fresh lime juice; 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil; 2 teaspoons lower-sodium soy sauce; 1 teaspoon sambal oelek (ground fresh chile paste); 1 teaspoon fish sauce; Filling:; 1/2 teaspoon canola oil; 1/2 pound 80% lean ground pork; 1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger; 1 cucumber, halved lengthwise, seeded, and grated (1 cup); 1 carrot, grated (1 cup); 1/4 cup cilantro leaves; 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint; 3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions; 2 tablespoons chopped dry-roasted peanuts; Remaining Ingredient:; 8 Boston lettuce leaves

Servings: persons

Dressing:
4 teaspoons fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
2 teaspoons lower-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon sambal oelek (ground fresh chile paste)
1 teaspoon fish sauce
Filling:
1/2 teaspoon canola oil
1/2 pound 80% lean ground pork
1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger
1 cucumber, halved lengthwise, seeded, and grated (1 cup)
1 carrot, grated (1 cup)
1/4 cup cilantro leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
2 tablespoons chopped dry-roasted peanuts
Remaining Ingredient:
8 Boston lettuce leaves

1
To prepare dressing, combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl; stir well.
2
To prepare filling, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add pork and ginger; cook 6 to 8 minutes or until pork is browned, stirring to crumble. Drain well; return to pan. Stir in 4 teaspoons dressing.
3
Spoon 2 tablespoons pork mixture, 2 tablespoons cucumber, 2 tablespoons carrot, 1 1/2 teaspoons cilantro, 1 1/2 teaspoons mint, about 1 teaspoon onions, and about 3/4 teaspoon peanuts into each lettuce leaf; drizzle each with 1/2 teaspoon dressing.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Dressing:, 4 teaspoons fresh lime juice, 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil, 2 teaspoons lower-sodium soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Thai Lettuce Wraps 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.

Thai Lettuce Wraps

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