Main Dishes
March 01, 2013
Calories
203
Sodium
403mg
16% DV
Fat
13g
20% DV
Protein
14g
28% DV
Carbs
4g
1% DV
Fiber
1g
6% DV
Vietnamese Lettuce Wraps
16
These are delicious, healthy, easy and adaptable. If you don't want to use meat, you can substitute with tofu. Soy sauce makes a good dipping sauce for these. They are a little messy (think tacos) but make for a nice potluck offering as you can make everything in advance. These are served cold. I don't make them into wraps ahead of time, I let people fill their own (more fun!) Instead of the red pepper and fresh mango, you could use mango salsa as a garnish.
6
Half a mango (or use prepared mango salsa instead of mango and red pepper)
1 head of leaf lettuce (or something similar)
1/2 cup diced sweet red pepper
Filling:
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 lb lean ground pork
1/2 cup minced red onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh chopped ginger
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp hot pepper flakes
1/8 tsp ground cloves
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp lime juice
2 tsp soy sauce (more for dipping)
1 tsp cornstarch
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1 head of leaf lettuce (or something similar)
1/2 cup diced sweet red pepper
Filling:
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 lb lean ground pork
1/2 cup minced red onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh chopped ginger
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp hot pepper flakes
1/8 tsp ground cloves
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp lime juice
2 tsp soy sauce (more for dipping)
1 tsp cornstarch
2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
Separate lettuce leaves carefully, wash and set on tea towel to dry.
Filling: Heat oil over medium heat in frying pan. Fry pork until no longer pink, stirring frequently, 5-6 minutes. Add onion, garlic, ginger, cinnamon, hot pepper flakes, cloves and fry until onion is softened, about 4 mins.
Stir in fish sauce and simmer, covered for ab out 3 minutes on lower heat.
Mix lime juice, soy sauce and cornstarch together until paste-like. Stir into pork and cook until thickened, about 2-3 mins. Take off heat and let cool. (You could refrigerate at this point if making ahead)
Stir in cilantro once cooled.
Slice freshly peeled mango into small sticks and place in bowl. Put pepper in bowl too, and /or salsa if using. Have dipping bowls with soy sauce ready.
Serve by spooning pork mixture into a lettuce leaf, topping with mango and pepper or salsa (or other things you might dream up) and enjoy!
Nutritions
Calories
203
Sodium
403mg
16% DV
Fat
13g
20% DV
Protein
14g
28% DV
Carbs
4g
1% DV
Fiber
1g
6% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat
5g
29%
Polysaturated Fat
1g
10%
Monosaturated Fat
5g
35%
Cholesterol
51mg
17%
Sodium
403mg
16%
Potassium
269mg
7%
Protein
14g
28%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber
1g
6%
Sugar
0.9g
1%
Vitamin A
499IU
9%
Vitamin B6
0.52mg
26%
Vitamin C
13mg
22%
Calcium
24mg
2%
Iron
1mg
5%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
