Thai lettuce wraps with ground pork Recipe

Name: Thai lettuce wraps with ground pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground pork; 3 clove garlic-minced; 1/2 medium onion-diced; 1 tbsp lemongrass-minced; 1 tbsp fresh ginger-minced; 1 tbsp canola oil; 1 salt; 1 fresh ground black pepper; 2 tbsp garlic chili sauce; 2 tbsp fish sauce; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tbsp sugar; 5 oz water chestnuts-drained and diced; 5 oz bamboo shoots-drained and diced; 1/2 fresh jalepeno-minced; 1 tsp sesame oil, or to taste; 4 green onion; 1/2 cup cilantro-chopped; 1 lime wedges; 8 lettuce leaves, butter lettuce or romaine

Servings: persons

1 lb ground pork
3 clove garlic-minced
1/2 medium onion-diced
1 tbsp lemongrass-minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger-minced
1 tbsp canola oil
1 salt
1 fresh ground black pepper
2 tbsp garlic chili sauce
2 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp sugar
5 oz water chestnuts-drained and diced
5 oz bamboo shoots-drained and diced
1/2 fresh jalepeno-minced
1 tsp sesame oil, or to taste
4 green onion
1/2 cup cilantro-chopped
1 lime wedges
8 lettuce leaves, butter lettuce or romaine

1
Heat canola oil in pan.
2
Saute garlic, onion, lemongrass, and ginger on med heat about 5 mins.
3
Add ground pork, or ground meat of your choice.
4
Mix well.
5
While meat is simmering, make sauce.
6
Add garlic chili sauce, fish sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and ground black pepper.
7
Add sauce to meat and stir.
8
Add water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, and jalepeno.
9
Salt and pepper to taste.
10
Stir well and cooked until meat is done, breaking up meat as you go.
11
Take off heat and add sesame oil, green onion, and cilantro.
12
Stir well.
13
Add mix to lettuce wraps and serve with fresh lime.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground pork, 3 clove garlic-minced, 1/2 medium onion-diced, 1 tbsp lemongrass-minced, and more.

Yes, Thai lettuce wraps with ground 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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Thai lettuce wraps with ground pork

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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