Vietnamese-Style Lettuce Cups Recipe

Name: Vietnamese-Style Lettuce Cups
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 clove garlic; 1 tbsp. fresh ginger; 2 red or green chiles; 1 tbsp. peanut oil; 1 lb. ground pork; 2 tsp. finely grated lime zest; 1/4 c. fish sauce; 1/4 c. fresh lime juice; 1 tbsp. superfine sugar or granulated sugar; 12 small iceberg, Bibb, or Boston lettuce leaves; 5 radishes; 4 small shallots; Fresh mint sprigs; Lime wedges

Servings: persons

2 clove garlic
1 tbsp. fresh ginger
2 red or green chiles
1 tbsp. peanut oil
1 lb. ground pork
2 tsp. finely grated lime zest
1/4 c. fish sauce
1/4 c. fresh lime juice
1 tbsp. superfine sugar or granulated sugar
12 small iceberg, Bibb, or Boston lettuce leaves
5 radishes
4 small shallots
Fresh mint sprigs
Lime wedges

1
In a small bowl, combine garlic, ginger, and half of the chiles.
2
In a large wok or a large, deep skillet, heat oil over high heat.
3
Add garlic mixture and stir-fry 30 seconds to 1 minute.
4
Add pork and cook, stirring constantly, 3 to 4 minutes, until pork begins to brown and is no longer pink.
5
Add lime zest, fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar and cook 2 minutes.
6
Remove from heat; taste to adjust seasonings if necessary.
7
Spoon into lettuce cups; sprinkle with radishes, shallots, mint, and remaining chiles.
8
Serve with lime wedges.

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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 clove garlic, 1 tbsp. fresh ginger, 2 red or green chiles, 1 tbsp. peanut oil, and more.

Yes, Vietnamese-Style 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.

Vietnamese-Style Lettuce Cups

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