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Ginger-Garlic Pork Lettuce Cups

Cultural Context

Ginger-Garlic Pork Lettuce Cups are inspired by Asian cuisine, where fresh ingredients and bold flavors come together. These wraps are a popular choice for gatherings, allowing guests to customize their own servings. The dish showcases the harmony of ginger and garlic with savory pork, making it a delightful and interactive meal option. Today, variations can be found in many cultures, highlighting the global love for fresh, hand-held foods.

AsianUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 lbs ground pork
2 tablespoons oil
2 cloves garlic
2 large red cayenne peppers
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar

hoisin sauce

🥗Healthier: reduced-sugar hoisin

💰Cheaper: soy sauce + honey

Reduced-sugar hoisin cuts calories while maintaining flavor.

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground chicken is often cheaper.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

water chestnuts

🥗Healthier: jicama

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Jicama provides a similar crunch, while cabbage is often less expensive.

1

Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over high heat.

2

Mince 2 cloves of garlic and add to the hot oil.

3

Slice 2 large red cayenne peppers and add to the skillet.

4

Add 2 lbs of ground pork to the skillet and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt.

5

Let the pork brown on one side without stirring.

6

Slice 1 cup of cherry tomatoes in half and set aside.

7

Turn the pork to brown the other side.

8

Add 2 tablespoons of fish sauce and 2 tablespoons of brown sugar to the pork mixture.

9

Stir in the halved cherry tomatoes and mix well.

Cooking Techniques

sautéed

Equipment Needed

nonstick skilletspooncutting boardknife

Spice Level:

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Allergens

soygluten

Also Known As

Pork Lettuce WrapsAsian Pork Wraps

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