Pork Lettuce Wrap (San Choy Bow)

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
• 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine ((or dry sherry))
• 1 tablespoon light soy sauce ((or soy sauce))
• 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce ((or soy sauce))
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 1/2 tablespoon peanut oil
• 1 lb (450 g) ground pork
• 1 white onion (, minced)
• 2 cloves garlic (, minced)
• 1 tablespoon miced ginger (, minced)
• 1 can (100g / 3.5oz) water chestnuts (, small diced)
• 1 red pepper (, small diced)
• 10 to 12 lettuce leaves ((Iceberg, Bibb, Butterhead, or Romaine))
• 1/4 cup roasted peanuts (, chopped)
• green onions (, thinly sliced)
• Chili garlic sauce ((or your favorite hot sauce))

Instructions

1. 1

   For the sauce: Add all the sauce ingredients into a small bowl and stir to mix well.

2. 2

   To make the filling: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the ground pork and spread into an even layer. Cook without touching until the bottom is browned, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the pork and chop into smaller pieces. Cook until the other side turns golden. Move the pork to one side of the pan.

3. 3

   Add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of oil, onion, garlic and ginger to the other side of the pan. Stir and cook for 2 minutes. Then mix everything together.

4. 4

   Add the water chestnut and the red pepper. Stir and cook for another 2 minutes, until the vegetables soften. Transfer everything to a large bowl.

5. 5

   To serve and eat: Add a spoonful of the pork filling onto a lettuce leaf. Add some roasted peanuts and green onions. Drizzle a bit of chili garlic sauce or your favorite hot sauce for a spicy taste, if desired. Enjoy as an appetizer.