Lettuce Blossom

This Lettuce Blossom recipe offers a fresh, low-carb twist on traditional Chinese stir-fries. The filling combines savory, soy-seasoned minced pork with crunchy water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, and diced vegetables, creating a delightful contrast of textures. The dish is aromatic and satisfying, perfect for a light weekend brunch or a healthy weekday lunch. Using crisp lettuce leaves as wrappers keeps the meal refreshing and vibrant.

Cooking Method: Frying, Stir Frying

Cuisine: Chinese

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 373.1

Description

This Lettuce Blossom recipe offers a fresh, low-carb twist on traditional Chinese stir-fries. The filling combines savory, soy-seasoned minced pork with crunchy water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, and diced vegetables, creating a delightful contrast of textures. The dish is aromatic and satisfying, perfect for a light weekend brunch or a healthy weekday lunch. Using crisp lettuce leaves as wrappers keeps the meal refreshing and vibrant.

Directions

1
Rinse dry black mushrooms and soak in warm water for 20 minutes until softened. Drain, squeeze out excess water, and finely chop them.
2
In a small bowl, combine the minced pork, salt, sugar, and soy sauce. Mix well and let it marinate for 5 minutes.
3
Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the salad oil and swirl to coat the bottom.
4
Add the diced onion and garlic to the hot wok. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5
Add the marinated pork to the wok. Break it apart with a spatula and stir-fry until cooked through and no longer pink, about 3-4 minutes.
6
Add the chopped mushrooms, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, celery, carrots, and green peas to the wok.
7
Stir-fry all vegetables and pork together for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
8
Drizzle the Chinese cooking wine down the side of the wok to deglaze. Immediately add the sesame oil, chopped peanuts, and pepper.
9
Toss everything together for another 30 seconds to combine flavors. Remove from heat.
10
Separate the lettuce leaves and rinse them gently. Pat dry with paper towels.
11
Spoon the hot filling into the center of each lettuce leaf to create a 'blossom' shape. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 373.1kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16.5g26%
Saturated Fat 5.7g29%
Cholesterol 90.8mg31%
Sodium 7845.6mg327%
Total Carbohydrate 18.9g7%
Dietary Fiber 5.2g21%
Sugars 9.9g
Protein 37.4g75%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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