Easy Asian Pork Lettuce Wraps At Home!

ground pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground chicken is often less expensive.

hoisin sauce

🥗Healthier: plum sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Plum sauce provides sweetness with fewer calories, while soy sauce is more budget-friendly.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat option, while canola oil is less expensive.

water chestnuts

🥗Healthier: jicama

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Jicama offers a similar crunch, while cabbage is more affordable.

Prepare the sauce by mixing 2 tablespoons of oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon of hoisin sauce, 1.5 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of dry cherry, and a little Sriracha for heat; set aside.

Finely mince 1 medium onion and dice a red bell pepper.

Drain and chop a 5 oz can of water chestnuts; set aside.

Prepare 2 teaspoons of minced ginger and 2 cloves of minced garlic.

Roughly chop some peanuts and green onions for toppings; set aside.

Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Add ground pork to the skillet and cook until browned, ensuring to leave it undisturbed to form a crust.

Once browned, drain excess oil if necessary, then add onions, red bell pepper, garlic, ginger, and water chestnuts; stir to combine.

Pour in the prepared sauce and cook until the liquid is mostly evaporated and the mixture is caramelized.

Serve the pork mixture in romaine lettuce leaves, topped with green onions and peanuts.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens