Lemongrass Pork Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients - Serves 4

• Roasted peanuts - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Fresh cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Cucumber - 1, thinly sliced
• Carrots - 1 cup, shredded
• Lettuce leaves - 8-10 leaves
• Red chili flakes - 1/2 teaspoon
• Honey - 1 tablespoon
• Lime juice - 2 tablespoons
• Fish sauce - 1 tablespoon
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Ginger - 1 tablespoon, grated
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Lemongrass - 2 stalks, finely chopped
• Pork tenderloin - 1 pound, thinly sliced

Let's Get Started

1. In a bowl, combine the lemongrass, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, honey, and red chili flakes.
2. Add the sliced pork to the marinade and let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
3. Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
4. Grill the marinated pork slices for 2-3 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
5. Remove the pork from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes.
6. To assemble the lettuce wraps, place a spoonful of shredded carrots and sliced cucumber on each lettuce leaf.
7. Top with a few slices of grilled pork.
8. Garnish with fresh cilantro and chopped roasted peanuts.
9. Roll up the lettuce leaves and secure with toothpicks, if desired.
10. Serve the lemongrass pork lettuce wraps as a light and refreshing appetizer or main dish.

Dietary Info

• Dish Type: Appetizer
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Calories: 250
• Fat: 8g
• Carbs: 15g
• Protein: 25g
• Sodium: 500mg
• Sugar: 5g