SPICY GINGER PORK IN LETTUCE LEAVES (WRAPS)

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From "Food and Wine" magazine, September 2006 ed. I decreased the amount of oil used. This does require quite an inventory of ingredients, but it is worth it!

Provided by dawn2701

Categories     Pork

Time 30m

Yield 24 wraps, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 lb ground pork
1 red bell pepper, finely diced
1 garlic clove, minced (or 1 tsp. minced garlic)
1 tablespoon crushed ginger (from a jar)
1 tablespoon thai sweet chili sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts (drained and diced)
2 scallions (thinly sliced)
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
1 head boston lettuce (leaves separated and rinsed)

Steps:

  • 1. Combine first 7 ingredients.
  • 2. Stir-fry mixture over high heat, breaking up pork, and cooking through until brown (about 8 minutes).
  • 3. Stir in remaining ingredients and remove from heat.
  • 4. Serve family style with pork mixture in a bowl and lettuce leaves stacked on a plate.

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