Spicy Pork Lettuce Wraps are a popular dish that is perfect for those who love bold and spicy flavors. This dish is easy to make and can be enjoyed as a light appetizer or a satisfying main dish. The combination of spicy ground pork, fresh lettuce leaves, and flavorful seasonings makes for a delicious and healthy meal.
Course American Kitchen, Asian Kitchen, Meat Recipes, Snacks
Cuisine American, Asian
Prep Time 20 minutesminutes
Cook Time 20 minutesminutes
Total Time 1 hourhour10 minutesminutes
Servings 5servings
Calories 330kcal
Ingredients
1 lb ground pork
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced ginger
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
Lettuce leaves for wrapping
Optional: chopped peanuts, cilantro, and lime wedges for serving
Instructions
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chopped onions, green onions, garlic, and ginger. Cook until fragrant and onions are translucent.
Add the ground pork and cook until browned, breaking up any clumps with a spoon.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, chili garlic sauce, rice vinegar, salt, and pepper.
Pour the sauce over the pork and stir to coat evenly.
Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the sauce has thickened and the pork is fully cooked.
Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes.
How to prepare:
To prepare the Spicy Pork Lettuce Wraps, simply take a lettuce leaf and spoon a small amount of the pork mixture onto the center. Fold the lettuce leaf around the pork and enjoy! Add optional toppings like chopped peanuts, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice for added flavor.