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Sang Choy Bow

Cultural Context

Sang Choy Bow, originating from Chinese cuisine, is a popular dish in Malaysia often enjoyed during gatherings and celebrations. It features a savory filling wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves, symbolizing freshness and health. This dish has gained international popularity, with variations appearing in many Asian fusion restaurants.

ChineseMYmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cloves garlic
2 teaspoons ginger
500 g ground pork
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
230 g can water chestnuts
5 spring onions
iceberg lettuce

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner and lower in calories.

oyster sauce

🥗Healthier: hoisin sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Hoisin sauce provides a similar sweet and salty flavor.

water chestnuts

🥗Healthier: jicama

💰Cheaper: canned water chestnuts

Jicama is a fresh alternative with a similar crunch.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for sautéing.

1

Heat a fry pan or wok over medium heat and add a little vegetable oil.

2

Add 2 cloves of crushed garlic and about 2 teaspoons of crushed ginger to the pan, spreading it around.

3

Add 500 g of ground pork to the pan and stir fry for a couple of minutes until the meat has changed color and is broken up into small pieces.

4

Pour in 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce, stirring to combine.

5

Add 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lime juice and give it a good stir.

6

Add a 230 g can of drained and diced water chestnuts to the mixture and stir fry for another couple of minutes.

7

Add 5 thinly chopped spring onions and stir fry for another 2 minutes until everything is well combined and fragrant.

8

Spoon the meat mixture into iceberg lettuce cups and garnish with a little bit of spring onion.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingchopping

Equipment Needed

fry panwok

Spice Level:

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Allergens

soyshellfish

Also Known As

San Choy BauLettuce Wraps

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