Get ready to transport your palate to the vibrant streets of Thailand with these mouthwatering Pork Salad Wraps that are about to become your new obsession! Imagine tender, perfectly seasoned ground pork nestled in crisp lettuce leaves, bursting with the bold and tangy flavors of fish sauce, lime, and fresh cilantro. These wraps are not just a meal – they're a quick, easy, and absolutely addictive culinary adventure that will have your family and friends begging for seconds!
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: Thai
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1/4 cup fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 8 lettuce leaves
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- Chili flakes to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Finely chop fresh cilantro, slice cucumber into thin rounds, and wash lettuce leaves thoroughly.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground pork and cook, breaking meat into small crumbles, until fully browned and no pink remains (approximately 7-8 minutes).
- While meat is cooking, whisk together fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar in a small bowl to create the dressing.
- Once pork is cooked, drain excess fat and return meat to skillet. Pour prepared dressing over meat and stir to coat evenly.
- Remove pork from heat and let cool slightly for 2-3 minutes. Mix in chopped cilantro.
- Lay out lettuce leaves on serving plates. Spoon warm pork mixture into center of each leaf.
- Garnish each wrap with cucumber slices and sprinkle chili flakes according to desired spice level.
- Fold lettuce leaves around filling to create individual wraps. Serve immediately while pork is still warm.
Tips
- Choose the Right Lettuce: Use large, sturdy lettuce leaves like butter lettuce or iceberg for the best wrap structure.
- Drain Fat Thoroughly: After cooking the pork, make sure to drain excess fat to keep your wraps from becoming soggy.
- Balance Your Flavors: Adjust the fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar to create the perfect sweet-sour-salty balance typical of Thai cuisine.
- Prep Ahead: Chop ingredients in advance to make the cooking process smooth and quick.
- Customize the Heat: Control the spice level by adjusting the amount of chili flakes – start small and add more to taste.
- Serve Immediately: These wraps are best enjoyed warm, so time your preparation to serve right after cooking.
- Make it Your Own: Experiment with additional garnishes like chopped peanuts or fresh mint for extra flavor and texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 280kcal
Carbohydrates: 5g
Protein: 22g
Fat: 19g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Cholesterol: 85mg
