Braised Pork Belly Lettuce Wraps Recipe
Butter lettuce, pickled vegetables, fresh herbs, Vietnamese lemongrass reduction
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Ingredients
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Pork Belly
Pickled Vegetables
Wrap Assembly
Method
Braised Pork Belly
Prepare the Pork Belly
Season the pork belly with salt and black pepper. In a large pot, combine soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, chopped lemongrass, and water. Add the pork belly and bring to a boil.
Braise the Pork
Reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 2 to 3 hours until the pork is tender. Remove the pork belly and let it rest before slicing.
Pickled Vegetables
Prepare the Pickles
In a bowl, mix rice vinegar, sugar, and salt until dissolved. Add the julienned carrots and daikon radish. Let sit for at least 30 minutes to pickle.
Assemble Wraps
Assemble the Wraps
Take a butter lettuce leaf, add a slice of braised pork belly, top with pickled vegetables, fresh cilantro, mint leaves, and jalapeños. Wrap it up and enjoy!