Description
Get ready to embark on a taste bud adventure with these mouthwatering Chinese Pork Lettuce Wraps! Imagine tender, juicy pork, perfectly seasoned and sautéed to perfection, nestled in crisp, refreshing lettuce leaves. Every bite is a harmonious blend of savory and crunchy, with the added thrill of drizzling on some rich hoisin sauce or adding a sprinkle of roasted peanuts for that extra oomph.
Ingredients
1 T. coconut oil
1 small onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium carrots, finely diced
8 oz. mushrooms, chopped
1 lb. ground pork
1 8-oz. can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
3 T. low sodium soy sauce
2 T. oyster sauce
1 T. sesame oil
2 T. rice vinegar
8-10 lettuce leaves
2 scallions, sliced
1/4 c. roasted salted cashews, roughly chopped
lime wedges, for serving
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Heat coconut oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat.
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Add onion, garlic, carrots, mushrooms, and pork; lightly season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften and the pork begins to brown, approximately 4-5 minutes.
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Add water chestnuts and continue cooking until the pork is cooked through, another 2-3 minutes.
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Reduce heat to medium-low and add soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens, 6-7 minutes.
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Spoon the pork mixture into lettuce wraps and top with sliced scallions and roasted cashews. Serve with a lime wedge and enjoy!
How to Cook Fresh Water Chestnuts
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Scratch chestnuts with a knife.
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Add chestnuts to a small pan with 2 cups of water.
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Add 1/2 t. salt and 1/2 t sugar.
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Boil for 20 minutes or until soft. Note – check at 15 minutes with a knife. When cooked, chestnuts will be walnut soft.
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Once cooked, drain the black water and wash chestnuts.
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Let cool, peel and slice or chop as recipe requires.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes