Asian Lettuce Wraps with Ground Pork

Asian Lettuce Wraps with Ground Pork

Seasoned ground pork with crispy water chestnuts and green onions served in refreshing lettuce cups for an interactive, low-carb meal.

⏱ 20 minServes 4Asian

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground pork
  • 1 head butter lettuce or iceberg lettuce
  • 1 can (8 oz) water chestnuts, drained and diced
  • 4 green onions, chopped
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger, grated
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 jalapeño, minced (optional)

Directions

  1. 1Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook minced garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. 2Add ground pork and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned (about 5-7 minutes).
  3. 3Stir in soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and rice vinegar, then add diced water chestnuts and cook for 2 minutes.
  4. 4Remove from heat and stir in green onions and jalapeño if using.
  5. 5Separate lettuce leaves and arrange on a serving platter.
  6. 6Spoon the warm pork mixture into individual lettuce leaves and serve immediately, allowing guests to wrap their own.

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