Thai Lettuce Leaves Recipe
Ground pork is mixed with Thai herbs and served with lettuce leaves.
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Ingredients
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Meat Filling
Serving
Method
Preparation of the Filling
- 1
Cook the Pork
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the ground pork. Cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until it is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- 2
- 3
Season the Mixture
Stir in the fish sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice. Cook for another 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- 4
Finish with Herbs
Remove the skillet from heat and add the chopped cilantro and green onions. Stir well to combine.
Assembly
- 5
Prepare the Lettuce
Carefully separate the romaine lettuce leaves from the head, keeping them whole for easy filling.
- 6
Serve
Spoon a generous amount of the pork filling into each lettuce leaf. Optionally, sprinkle with crushed peanuts for added texture.
