Thai Pork Lettuce Wraps (Larb Recipe)

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. ground pork
• 1 tsp. sea salt
• 2 shallots, sliced
• 2 Tbsp. lemongrass, sliced
• 1 small Thai chili (or jalapeno)
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 4 Tbsp. lime juice (from one lime)
• 2 tsp. fish sauce
• 2 tsp. honey
• 1 tsp. sriracha or chili garlic sauce (more to taste)
• 1 head bibb or butter lettuce
• 1 small cucumber
• 1 red pepper
• fresh mint, chopped
• fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground pork, salt, shallots, lemongrass, chili, and garlic to pan. Cook, breaking up meat, until no longer pink, about 5-6 minutes.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, stir together lime juice, fish sauce, honey, and sriracha in a small bowl. Set aside.

3. 3

   Wash and dry lettuce leaves.

4. 4

   Cut cucumber and pepper into matchsticks. Tear fresh herbs of stems. Chop if desired, but can leave whole.

5. 5

   Serve meat in lettuce cups. Top with lime sauce, cucumbers, red peppers, and fresh herbs.