Crispy Pork Lettuce Wraps
Courtesy of CanolaInfo 6 Servings| Ingredients |
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| 1 Tbsp. canola oil 15 mL |
| 1 lb. lean ground pork 400 g |
| 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed |
| 2 tsp. grated fresh ginger 10 mL |
| 1 red pepper, seeded and finely chopped |
| 3 green onions, chopped |
| 2 Tbsp. chopped cilantro stems 30 mL |
| 1/3 c. hoisin sauce 75 mL |
| 1/3 c. chopped salted peanuts, for garnish 75 mL |
| 1/4 c. torn or chopped cilantro leaves, for garnish 60 mL |
| 1 head butter, leaf or Romaine lettuce, separated into leaves |
Directions:
1. Set large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat and add canola oil. Cook pork, breaking meat apart with spoon until no longer pink. Continue to cook until meat starts to turn crispy and golden.
2. Add garlic and ginger and cook another minute, then add red pepper, green onions and cilantro stems and cook 3-4 minutes until vegetables are soft. Add hoisin sauce and stir to heat through.
3. Serve pork mixture alongside small bowls of peanuts, cilantro and lettuce leaves. Instruct guests to spoon some pork into their leaf, top with peanuts and cilantro, wrap and eat.
* Recipe courtesy of Julie Van Rosendaal and CanolaInfo.
Nutrition:
Calories: 310; Total Fat: 23g; Saturated Fat: 7g; Cholesterol: 55mg; Total Carbs: 11g; Fiber: 2g; Sugar: 6g; Protein: 16g; Sodium: 310mg;