Pork Yuk Sung Pork in Lettuce Leaves

Transform your dinner table with Pork Yuk Sung, a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender, savory ground pork wrapped in crisp, refreshing lettuce leaves for a satisfying crunch. This Asian-inspired recipe combines aromatic garlic, fresh ginger, and crunchy water chestnuts with a delectable blend of dark soy sauce, hoisin, and sesame oil, creating a balance of salty, sweet, and umami flavors. Perfect for a light appetizer or a fun, hands-on main course, these lettuce wraps are simple to prepare and ready in just 30 minutes. Whether you’re hosting a party or enjoying a weeknight meal, Pork Yuk Sung is a deliciously versatile option that’s sure to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 g Ground pork
• 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
• 3 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp Fresh ginger, minced
• 3 pieces Spring onions, finely chopped
• 100 g Water chestnuts, diced
• 2 tbsp Dark soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Light soy sauce
• 1 tbsp Oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp Hoisin sauce
• 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
• 1 tsp Sesame oil
• 12 leaves Lettuce leaves (e.g., iceberg or butterhead)
• 0.5 tsp Chili flakes (optional)
• 0.25 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the lettuce leaves carefully, then set them aside in the fridge to keep them crisp.

Step 2

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

Step 3

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

Step 4

Add the ground pork to the pan and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until fully browned and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes).

Step 5

Stir in the diced water chestnuts and chopped spring onions. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to combine the flavors.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix the dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper together to create the sauce.

Step 7

Pour the sauce into the pan with the pork mixture. Stir well to coat all the ingredients evenly and let it cook for an additional 2 minutes. If desired, sprinkle chili flakes for added heat.

Step 8

Remove the pan from the heat and allow the pork filling to cool slightly.

Step 9

To serve, spoon a small amount of the pork mixture into each lettuce leaf and fold them up like a wrap.

Step 10

Enjoy immediately, either as a hand-held bite or using chopsticks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(984.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2074.4

Total Fat 145.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 44.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22.9g
Cholesterol 450.5mg	0%
Sodium 4751.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 50.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.7g	0%
Total Sugars 13.4g
Protein 138.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 287.0mg	0%
Iron 8.1mg	0%
Potassium 1485.6mg	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: 63.5%

Protein: 26.8%

Carbs: 9.7%