Asian Pork Mince Lettuce Wraps
Fifteen minutes from fridge to mouth. Crunchy, savoury, and the lime lifts everything.
Ingredients
Makes 3 portions
- 500.00 grams pork mince
- 2.00 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1.00 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1.00 piece(s) fresh ginger , grated
- 2.00 clove(s) garlic cloves , minced
- 4.00 piece(s) spring onions , sliced
- 1.00 teaspoon chilli flakes
- 1.00 piece(s) lime , juiced
Per portion
Method
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1
Heat a wok or large pan over high heat. Add the pork mince and break it up. Cook for 5 minutes until browned.
⏱ About 5 mins
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2
Add the garlic, ginger and chilli flakes. Stir for 1 minute.
⏱ About 1 mins
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3
Add the soy sauce and sesame oil. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
⏱ About 3 mins
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4
Take off the heat. Stir in the spring onions and lime juice.
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5
Serve in big iceberg lettuce leaves.
💡 Little gem works too but iceberg gives you the best crunch.
📦 Batch Cooking Guide
Storage
Fridge 3 days. Store the mince filling separately from the lettuce.
Reheating
Pan fry the mince filling. Assemble fresh with cold lettuce.
Serving ideas through the week
Day 1: Lettuce wraps. Day 2: Over pak choi. Day 3: With scrambled eggs.
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