Crispy, crunchy and fresh, these Pork Lettuce Cups are a delicious and fun dinner. These lettuce cups are low carb and can be made gluten free with gluten free sauces.
I really enjoy meals like these Pork Lettuce Cups where you can 'build-your-own' dinner. They're simple to prepare and it means each person can sort themselves out! It's also a great way to get young kids involved at dinner time.
If you did want to add some carbs, you could also make an epic rice bowl as per my instructions below. If you can't find pork mince you could substitute this for chicken or beef mince. To make this meal gluten free, simply use a gluten free hoisin sauce and fish sauce.
How to make Pork Lettuce Cups:
Start by making the pork. Heat oil in a large frying pan, add the pork and fry for 5 minutes, breaking up the mince as you go. Stir in garlic, ginger and diced carrots, then stir fry for three minutes.
Add sesame oil, hoisin, soy and fish sauce then mix through the pork mixture. Stir together for a few minutes until everything is cooked through.
To serve, pile lettuce leaves with pork mixture, bean sprouts, peanuts and spring onion. Add extra toppings of your choice and serve immediately.
Build-you-own dinners are a great option when you have friends and family over. For other great ideas, be sure to check out my recipes for BBQ Fish Tacos, Lamb and Haloumi Wraps, Pulled Pork Bao Buns and Mexican Chicken and Rice.
Recipe FAQs:
Iceberg lettuce is great for this meal as it is crispy, sturdy and has a natural bowl shape! Cos lettuce would be a good option too.
Start by placing a layer of cooked rice on the bottom of you bowl. Then layer on chopped lettuce, avocado, pork mix, bean sprouts, chopped peanuts, Japanese mayo and herbs. Serve with a slice of lime. Feel free to add your own flavours to this like sriracha, sweet chilli and coriander.
Storage:
Store any leftover pork mince an in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Serve with fresh lettuce as required.
The pork mince can also be frozen. Store in an airtight container or freezer bag in the freezer for up to three months. Defrost completely before reheating.
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*DISCLAIMER*
If you are coeliac, or cooking for someone who is, please ensure you make the necessary substitutions to ensure this recipe meets your dietary requirements. Be sure to check the labels on all your processed food, including sauce bottles, to make sure they are gluten free.
Pork Lettuce Cups
Light and refreshing pork lettuce cups made with pork mince and topped with crunchy sprouts and nuts.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp oil
- 500g pork mince
- 1 tsp garlic, crushed
- 1 tsp ginger, crushed
- 1 carrot, finely diced
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce (60ml)
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp fish sauce
To serve
- 8 lettuce leaves (iceberg or cos)
- ¼ cup roasted peanuts
- 50g bean sprouts
- 1 spring onion, finely sliced
- Optional extras: Coriander, Japanese mayo, Sriracha, Sweet Chilli Sauce
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large frying pan, add pork and fry for 5 minutes break up mince with a wooden spoon.
- Stir in garlic, ginger and diced carrots then stir fry for three minutes.
- Add sesame oil, hoisin, soy and fish sauce then mix through the pork mixture. Stir together for a few minutes until everything is cooked through
- To serve: pile lettuce leaves with pork mixture, bean sprouts, peanuts and spring onion. Add extra toppings of your choice and serve immediately.
Notes
* If you are coeliac or cooking for someone who is, please ensure you make the necessary substitutions to ensure these recipes meet your dietary requirements. As always, be sure to check the labels on all your processed food including sauce bottles to make sure they are gluten free.
- Serve in rice bowl topped with the pork mix, avocado, lettuce and bean sprouts. This is a great option if you want to add some carbs. Top with mayo, spring onion and peanuts.
- This recipe would work well with beef or chicken mince too.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 536Total Fat: 36gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 22gCholesterol: 119mgSodium: 1249mgCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 3gSugar: 9gProtein: 37g
Nutritional values are approximate. Please use your own calculations if you require a special diet.
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Vanya
Natalie says
Very tasty pork and really quick and easy. Have used the mince a couple of times as the base of a salad with cos lettuce, mung bean sprouts and vermicelli. Yum!
VJ cooks says
What a great idea! So pleased you enjoyed it 🙂
Baiba says
Made this tonight and it was delicious! We had this with rice and salad. Will make it again!
Kirsty says
This mince was quick, easy and really tasty. Made as per recipe but I added an onion into the mince as well. I used it in rice salad bowls which worked well as I found the mince on its own was a little salty but eaten together with the rice and salad it was perfect. Another lovely recipe. Thanks VJ! 😀