San Choy Bow (Pork Mince in Lettuce Cups)

This is a classic Asian dish that is truly delicious and fits into our maintenance and healthy eating program so well.

Ingredients

• 500 grams lean pork mince.
• 1 tablespoon peanut oil
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 4 green shallots, chopped
• ½ red capsicum, finely chopped
• 230 gram can water chestnuts, drained & sliced
• 1 tablespoon sliced fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon fresh coriander
• Iceberg lettuce washed & pulled apart into cup size shapes.

Method

Heat oils in a skillet on medium heat. Add garlic, ginger and shallots, cook for about 2 minutes. Add mince and stir until brown. Add capsicum, water chestnuts, soy & oyster sauce. Simmer for 3 minutes until sauce thickens. Remove from the heat, add coriander and mix through. Leave to rest for about 3-4 minutes and then stuff lettuce cups with the meat mix.  Serve with chilli sauce (optional) and green tea.

Serves 2 adults for dinner or 4 as lunch or snacks.
Cooking and preparation time 20 minutes