Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
2 cup

cooked white rice

1 tbsp

vegetable oil

1 lb

ground pork

1 bunch

green onion

thinly sliced

0.5 tsp

garlic

minced

2 unit

carrots

shredded

3 tbsp

hoisin sauce

2 tbsp

soy sauce

1 tsp

sesame oil

0.25 tsp

chili paste

1 head

iceberg lettuce leaf

separated

Step 1
~3 min

Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium heat.

Step 2
~3 min

Add ground pork, thinly sliced green onions, and minced garlic to the wok.

Step 3
~3 min

Cook until the pork is lightly browned, stirring occasionally.

Step 4
~3 min

Add shredded carrots, hoisin sauce, and soy sauce to the wok.

Step 5
~3 min

Stir frequently until the mixture is heated through.

Step 6
~3 min

Remove the wok from heat.

Step 7
~3 min

Stir in sesame oil and chili paste.

Step 8
~3 min

Adjust the amount of chili paste to your preferred spice level.

Step 9
~3 min

Spoon a small amount of cooked white rice into each iceberg lettuce leaf.

Step 10
~3 min

Top the rice with the meat mixture.

Step 11
~3 min

Drizzle with additional soy sauce or hoisin sauce if desired.

Step 12
~3 min

Wrap the lettuce leaf around the filling to create a lettuce wrap.

Step 13
~3 min

Serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Serve with a side of sriracha for extra heat.

Garnish with sesame seeds for added flavor and texture.

Make sure to not overcook the pork so it stays tender

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Meat mixture can be made ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve immediately after preparation.

Offer a variety of toppings, such as chopped peanuts or cilantro.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Spring rolls
Edamame

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

East Asia

Cultural Significance

Popular in various Asian cuisines and fusion dishes.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Party Appetizer

Popularity Score

70/100

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