Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp chili flakes
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1 head of lettuce, separated into leaves
Special equipment needed:
- None
Step-by-step instructions:
1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the ground pork and cook until browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and chili flakes.
4. Add the fish sauce mixture to the skillet with the pork and stir to combine.
5. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the chopped mint leaves, cilantro leaves, and green onions.
6. To assemble the lettuce wraps, spoon the pork mixture onto each lettuce leaf.
7. Fold the lettuce leaf around the pork mixture and serve.
- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 10 minutes
Temperature:
- None
Serving size:
- This recipe makes about 4 servings.
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 17g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Protein: 18g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Ground chicken or turkey can be substituted for the ground pork.
- Soy sauce can be substituted for the fish sauce.
- Lemon juice can be substituted for the lime juice.
- Honey can be substituted for the sugar.
- Thai basil can be substituted for the mint leaves.
Variations:
- Add diced tomatoes or sliced cucumbers to the pork mixture for added freshness.
- Serve the pork mixture over rice instead of in lettuce wraps.
- Use iceberg lettuce instead of romaine lettuce for a crispier wrap.
Tips and tricks:
- Be sure to chop the herbs and green onions finely so they distribute evenly throughout the pork mixture.
- Adjust the amount of chili flakes to your desired level of spiciness.
Storage instructions:
- Store any leftover pork mixture in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions:
- Reheat the pork mixture in a skillet over medium heat until heated through, about 5-7 minutes.
Presentation ideas:
- Arrange the lettuce wraps on a platter and garnish with additional chopped herbs and green onions.
Garnishes:
- Additional chopped herbs and green onions.
Pairings:
- Serve with a side of steamed rice or noodles.
Suggested side dishes:
- Steamed rice or noodles.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the pork mixture is too dry, add a splash of water or chicken broth to moisten it.
Food safety advice:
- Be sure to cook the ground pork to an internal temperature of 160°F to ensure it is safe to eat.
Food history:
- Lap Pa is a traditional Laotian dish made with minced meat, fish sauce, lime juice, and herbs.
Flavor profiles:
- Spicy, tangy, and herbaceous.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve as an appetizer or main dish.
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Region: Thai