Lettuce Wraps with Spiced Pork

Transform your dinner routine with these irresistible Lettuce Wraps with Spiced Pork—a quick, flavor-packed meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or casual entertaining. Tender ground pork is seasoned with a bold blend of soy sauce, hoisin, and sesame oil, then stir-fried with aromatic garlic, ginger, and a kick of red chili flakes. Crunchy water chestnuts and shredded carrot add texture, while crisp iceberg or butter lettuce leaves serve as an elegant and healthy alternative to traditional wraps. Topped with optional crushed peanuts for an extra layer of flavor, these gluten-free wraps are ready in just 30 minutes and deliver the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and spicy in every bite. Perfect for sharing, these Asian-inspired wraps are an easy crowd-pleaser that’s sure to impress!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 g Ground pork
• 12 pieces Iceberg or butter lettuce leaves
• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Hoisin sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Cooking oil
• 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, minced
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon Red chili flakes
• 100 g Water chestnuts, diced
• 3 stalks Green onions, sliced
• 1 medium Carrot, shredded
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Sugar
• 2 tablespoons Crushed peanuts (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Wash and pat dry the lettuce leaves to prepare them for serving. Set them aside on a platter.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and sugar until combined. Set this sauce mixture aside.

Step 3

Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add the cooking oil.

Step 4

Once the oil is hot, add the minced ginger, garlic, and red chili flakes. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the ground pork to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon, for 5-7 minutes or until browned and fully cooked.

Step 6

Stir in the diced water chestnuts, shredded carrot, and sliced green onions. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to soften the vegetables slightly.

Step 7

Pour the sauce mixture over the pork and vegetables. Stir well to evenly coat and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the spiced pork mixture to a serving bowl.

Step 9

To serve, spoon the spiced pork mixture into the lettuce leaves, sprinkle with crushed peanuts if desired, and wrap the leaves around the filling to eat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1040.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2107.9

Total Fat 140.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 43.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.4g
Cholesterol 451.0mg	0%
Sodium 2642.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 65.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.8g	0%
Total Sugars 26.2g
Protein 142.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 276.8mg	0%
Iron 7.8mg	0%
Potassium 1506.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 60.3%

Protein: 27.1%

Carbs: 12.5%