Korean Pork Lettuce Cups

11g protein · 20 min · 232 kcal

Korean Pork Lettuce Cups

Light, fresh and with a subtle heat; these delicious Korean Pork Lettuce Cups have become my favourite quick and easy lunch. Packed full of flavour, these lettuce wraps are also perfect served as a starter.

20 min2 servings232 kcal

Ingredients

  • 125 g pork mince (10-12% fat )
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 1 tsp gochujang
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp runny honey
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/2 pepper (finely diced)
  • 2 spring onions (sliced)
  • 1 little gem lettuce
  • 1 tsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. 1

    Add 125g pork mince to a bowl along with 1 tsp minced garlic, 1 tsp gochujang, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp runny honey, ⅛ tsp salt. Mix until combined and set aside

  2. 2

    Finely dice ½ pepper and slice 2 spring onions

  3. 3

    Separate the leaves of 1 little gem lettuce, wash and set aside

  4. 4

    Add 1 tsp vegetable oil to a pan on a medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the pork mince. Break the pork up into small pieces with a wooden spoon

  5. 5

    Stir frequently for 2 minutes before adding the pepper and spring onions

  6. 6

    Cook for 5-10 minutes until the pork is cooked through and has started to caramelise

  7. 7

    Spoon the pork mixture into the lettuce cups. Finish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds

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