Thai Pork Lettuce Cups
Experience the vibrant flavors of Thailand with these delightful Thai Pork Lettuce Cups. Inspired by the street food culture of Bangkok, this dish combines savory pork, aromatic herbs, and fresh lettuce for a light yet satisfying meal. Perfect for a casual dinner or a festive appetizer, these cups are an explosion of taste and texture.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil Use a neutral oil like canola or sunflower.
- 1 lb ground pork Preferably organic.
- 3 cloves garlic Minced
- 1 tbsp ginger Freshly grated
- 2 tbsp soy sauce Low sodium preferred
- 1 tbsp fish sauce Authentic Thai fish sauce
- 2 tbsp lime juice Freshly squeezed
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 handful red chili Thinly sliced, adjust to taste
- 1 medium head of butter lettuce Leaves separated and rinsed
Garnish
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro Chopped
- ¼ cup green onions Sliced
- ¼ cup crushed peanuts Unsalted
- ¼ cup mint leaves Whole
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground pork and cook for about 7 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon, until it's no longer pink and slightly browned.
- Stir in the garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Mix in the soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, and chili, then cook for another 5 minutes until the flavors meld together. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- To serve, spoon the cooked pork mixture onto the center of each lettuce leaf.
- Garnish with cilantro, green onions, crushed peanuts, and mint leaves to your liking.
Notes
For an added twist, consider adding a teaspoon of lemongrass for an aromatic depth.
Nutrition
Calories: 408kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 23gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 926mgPotassium: 499mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 329IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
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